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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Solesmes is to bus via Brussels which costs €30 - €70 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Solesmes is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Solesmes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Solesmes. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at SOLESMES - Marché Couvert via London Victoria, Brussels South and FAMARS - Université. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Solesmes?

The distance between Cardiff and Solesmes is 890 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Solesmes without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €150 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Cardiff to Solesmes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Solesmes bus from?

Cardiff to Solesmes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Solesmes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Solesmes is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €150 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Solesmes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Solesmes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Solesmes?

Solesmes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:20 PM in Cardiff and 1:20 PM in Solesmes.

Where can I stay near Solesmes?

There are 679+ hotels available in Solesmes.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Le CateauTer
9h 18m
€157–473
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
3. Take the bus from Lille to Arras781
18h 2m
€25–143
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Valenciennes University808
15h 35m
€34–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Solesmes
6h 9m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aulnoye Aymeries
10h 36m
€97–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Valenciennes University808
10h 4m
€133–424
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Solesmes
7h 11m
€124–178
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Valenciennes
8h 49m
€97–342

Cardiff to Solesmes by train, subway, and bus

2Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.6 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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, Brussels South, and FAMARS - Université in around 15h 35m.

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