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

The cheapest way to get from France to Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Wales is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between France and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Wales. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at Kingsway GR via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

Is there a direct train between France and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from France to Wales. 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 51m.

How far is it from France to Wales?

The distance between France and Wales is 431 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from France to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Wales bus from?

France to Wales bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the France to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from France to Wales?

The best way to get from France to Wales is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the France to Wales bus arrive?

France to Wales bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between France and Wales?

Wales is 1h behind France. It is currently 9:01 AM in France and 8:01 AM in Wales.

Where does the France to Wales train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

France to Wales - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from France to Wales by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 51m
£164–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
14h 43m
£40–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 6m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 29m
£55–172
Bus via Maubert - Mutualité
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
15h 9m
£45–70
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
8h 21m
£123–176
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane TLS - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 36m
£67–179
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 41m
£63–228
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 50m
£93–335
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CDG - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
6h 38m
£65–204
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)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
7h 11m
£119–325
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 4m
£75–225

France to Wales by subway and train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between France and 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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Kingsway GR via Bercy, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 14h 43m.

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