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

The cheapest way to get from France to Cardiff is to bus via Calais which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between France and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Kingsway GD via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between France and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from France to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Cardiff Central via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from France to Cardiff?

The distance between France and Cardiff is 432 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £100 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from France to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Cardiff bus from?

France to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Cardiff train from?

France to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Cardiff?

The best way to get from France to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £100 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the France to Cardiff bus arrive?

France to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between France and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind France. It is currently 3:23 AM in France and 2:23 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the France to Cardiff train arrive?

France to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

France to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from France to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 58m
£104–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
14h
£32–127
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
12h 9m
£45–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
7h 1m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 33m
£53–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
8h 12m
£123–175
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BOD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 51m
£59–181
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)TLS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 45m
£65–187
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 59m
£83–257
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GVA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 50m
£57–288
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
7h 18m
£101–295

France to Cardiff by subway and train

110Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a subway from Cité to Cardiff Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to University RE via Bercy, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 9m.

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