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How to get fromCardiff to Solesmesby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV) or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Solesmes by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry

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  1. 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 NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Le CateautrainTer
    9h 18m
    €148–448

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valenciennes Universitybus820 / ...
    18h 20m
    €47–150

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
    3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Valenciennes Universitybus808
    12h 19m
    €80–245

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Solesmescar
    6h 9m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to ArrastrainTgv
    9h 54m
    €98–401

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Solesmescar
    7h 11m
    €124–178

Cardiff to Solesmes by train, subway, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Solesmes, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to SOLESMES - Bains Douches via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Le Cateau, and LE CATEAU-CAMBRESIS - Gare in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to SOLESMES - Marché Couvert via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and FAMARS - Université in around 18h 20m.

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