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

The cheapest way to get from Douarnenez to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £420 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douarnenez to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 28m and costs £75 - £420.

How far is it from Douarnenez to Cardiff?

The distance between Douarnenez and Cardiff is 330 miles.

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

The best way to get from Douarnenez to Cardiff without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 16h 15m and costs £120 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Douarnenez to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Douarnenez and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Douarnenez. It is currently 2:43 PM in Douarnenez and 1:43 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1535+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Douarnenez to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Douarnenez to Cardiff by car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Douarnenez to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff
10h 28m
£76–415
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Gare SNCF960
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
16h 15m
£120–508
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Gare SNCF960
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia GardensCp5
16h 35m
£103–466
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Douarnenez to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
11h 31m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Douarnenez to Cardiff. However, you can drive to Port de Roscoff, take the car ferry to Plymouth, then drive to Cardiff. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Office de Tourisme to Cardiff Central via Gare Routière SNCF, Gare SNCF, Port de Roscoff, Plymouth, Plymouth, and Exeter St Davids in around 16h 15m.

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