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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Vichy by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Vichytrain train
    9h 8m
    €326–533

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Moulinsbus bus 747
    4. Take the train from Moulins Sur Allier to Vichytrain train Ter
    20h 49m
    €98–153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy to Vichybus bus
    19h 26m
    €121–188

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vichycar car
    10h 51m
    €315–413

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BRS - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train
    8h 35m
    €138–334

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Vichycar car
    14h 55m
    €182–617

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane plane BRS - CFE
    3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain train
    9h 6m
    €128–607

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train
    9h 25m
    €207–505

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train
    10h 23m
    €167–393

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train
    11h 30m
    €123–338

Cardiff to Vichy by train and subway

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Vichy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Vichy via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris Bercy in around 19h 26m.

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