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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Toulouse is to bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 23h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Toulouse is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Toulouse?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Toulouse station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Toulouse?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Toulouse. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Toulouse Matabiau via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Toulouse?

The distance between Cardiff and Toulouse is 998 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Toulouse without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cardiff to Toulouse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Toulouse bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Toulouse train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Toulouse?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Toulouse is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 22h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Toulouse bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Toulouse?

Toulouse is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:27 AM in Cardiff and 6:27 AM in Toulouse.

Where does the Cardiff to Toulouse train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Toulouse?

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Where can I stay near Toulouse?

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Cardiff to Toulouse - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Toulouse by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car 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 to Bristol Airport, fly
best
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
5h 35m
€66–205
Bus
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, Quai de Bercy to Toulouse Matabiaubus
23h 27m
€40–139
Train
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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
11h 29m
€178–546
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
22h 57m
€73–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Toulousecar
13h 36m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CWL - TLS
7h 29m
€93–214
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
6h 28m
€128–402
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LGW - TLS
7h 31m
€127–321
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane STN - TLS
7h 22m
€119–311
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 Toulousecar
16h 40m
€216–344

Cardiff to Toulouse by train, subway, and foot

47Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997.9 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Toulouse Matabiau via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 57m.

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