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

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There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Target by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Bercy to Moulins Sur Alliertrain
    11h 37m
    €185–502

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Moulins Sur Alliertrain
    4. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Abri Bus Bd DesaixbusB01
    19h 15m
    €86–196

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Moulins Sur Alliertrain
    17h 38m
    €121–280

  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 Targetcar
    10h 35m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)planeBHX - CFE
    3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Bellenavestrain
    11h
    €210–485

  6. 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 Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel GuyontrainTer
    5. Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to BellenavestrainTer
    13h 51m
    €216–669

  7. Bus

    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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Gannatbus
    22h 45m
    €116–263

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    3. Drive from Caen to Targetcar
    14h 36m
    €134–444

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)planeBRS - CFE
    3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Bellenavestrain
    9h 52m
    €252–468

  10. 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)planeBRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Moulins Sur Alliertrain
    10h 56m
    €126–320

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel Guyontrain
    5. Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Bellenavestrain
    13h 31m
    €142–414

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain
    4. Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Bellenavestrain
    12h 51m
    €197–543

  13. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    4. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain
    5. Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Bellenavestrain
    13h 54m
    €175–472

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Target via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Bercy, Moulins Sur Allier, Gare SNCF, and Carref RD 231/RD945 in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Target via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Salins Pasteur, Gare SNCF, Clermont Ferrand, and Gannat in around 22h 45m.

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