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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €210 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saclay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saclay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Christ de Saclay via London Victoria and Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 - A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Saclay?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saclay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Massy - Palaiseau via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saclay?

The distance between Cardiff and Saclay is 715 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saclay without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cardiff to Saclay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saclay bus from?

Cardiff to Saclay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saclay train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saclay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saclay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Saclay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Saclay?

Saclay is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:58 PM in Cardiff and 1:58 PM in Saclay.

Where does the Cardiff to Saclay train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 19863+ hotels available in Saclay.

Cardiff to Saclay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Saclay by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
6h 12m
€214–376
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
16h 18m
€55–92
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saclaycar
7h 23m
€242–294
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 Massy Tgvtrain
6h 25m
€88–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Saclaycar
8h 37m
€118–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Massy Tgvtrain
7h 17m
€139–331
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Massy Tgvtrain
7h 5m
€181–499
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
6h 52m
€159–489

Cardiff to Saclay by train, subway, and bus

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 715 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saclay, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Martinière via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Christ de Saclay via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bercy, Aéroport d'Orly, and Aéroport d'Orly 1-2-3 - A3 in around 16h 18m.

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