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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £190 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Paris to Cardiff?

The distance between Paris and Cardiff is 429 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Paris to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Paris to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Paris to Cardiff bus arrive?

Paris to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 10:21 PM in Paris and 9:21 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Paris to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Paris to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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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 1m
£193–324
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
13h 50m
£48–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
12h 12m
£49–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 13m
£205–252
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 25m
£70–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
8h 17m
£121–218
Fly 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m
£102–272
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 34m
£151–405
Fly 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 24m
£117–315
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£134–288

Paris to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 427 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to University RE via London Victoria in around 12h 12m.

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