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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Rouen to Cardiff?

The distance between Rouen and Cardiff is 518 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £120 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Rouen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Cardiff bus from?

Rouen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rouen station.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Cardiff train from?

Rouen to Cardiff train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rouen to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £120 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Rouen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Rouen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Rouen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Rouen. It is currently 12:07 PM in Rouen and 11:07 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Rouen to Cardiff train arrive?

Rouen to Cardiff train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Rouen to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rouen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-LazareK1+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 19m
£124–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)742 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
14h 57m
£48–101
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to DieppeK11 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dieppe to Port of Newhaven
3. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Road
15h 1m
£95–203
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Le HavreK1+ / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central
17h 26m
£129–228
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rouen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
6h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rouen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
7h 33m
£114–162
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 6m
£70–225
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 10m
£152–432
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 41m
£105–307
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
9h 8m
£133–345
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)CDG - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 51m
£126–342

Rouen to Cardiff by bus

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14h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.9 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Cardiff Central via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 14h 57m.

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