What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec is to bus and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 21h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec is to train and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruffec?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruffec is 1080 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ruffec without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruffec without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 4m and costs €170 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ruffec?

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Cardiff to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruffec train from?

Cardiff to Ruffec train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ruffec?

Ruffec is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:09 PM in Cardiff and 6:09 PM in Ruffec.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruffec train arrive?

Cardiff to Ruffec train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ruffec?

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Where can I stay near Ruffec?

There are 252+ hotels available in Ruffec.

Cardiff to Ruffec - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ruffec by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
10h 4m
€174–530
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
21h 26m
€56–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Ruffeccar
13h 54m
€126–254
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
9h 7m
€87–272
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Poitierstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
11h 16m
€171–548
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruffeccar
11h 29m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain
9h 43m
€109–351
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
11h 9m
€134–358
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
11h 16m
€105–383

Cardiff to Ruffec by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.8 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gare de Ruffec via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Poitiers in around 10h 4m.

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