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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Vimy is to bus and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Vimy is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 34m and costs €210 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Vimy?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Vimy via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Vimy?

The distance between Cardiff and Vimy is 573 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cardiff to Vimy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Vimy train from?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Vimy?

Vimy is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:59 PM in Cardiff and 9:59 PM in Vimy.

Where does the Cardiff to Vimy train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Vimy?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Vimy.

Cardiff to Vimy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Vimy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
6h 19m
€170–333
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Vimytrain Ter
13h 23m
€64–138
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vimycar
5h 34m
€215–251
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 5m
€122–303
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 Vimycar
6h 36m
€90–168

Cardiff to Vimy by train, subway, and foot

96Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Vimy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Arras in around 6h 19m.

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