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

The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Cardiff is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Ruffec and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at University RE via Poitiers, Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ruffec and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Cardiff Central via Poitiers, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Ruffec to Cardiff?

The distance between Ruffec and Cardiff is 673 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruffec to Cardiff without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 12m and costs £140 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Ruffec to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruffec to Cardiff bus from?

Ruffec to Cardiff bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.

Where do I catch the Ruffec to Cardiff train from?

Ruffec to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gare de Ruffec station.

Train or bus from Ruffec to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ruffec to Cardiff is to train via Paris which takes 9h 12m and costs £140 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 18h 39m.

Where does the Ruffec to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ruffec to Cardiff bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.

What is the time difference between Ruffec and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Ruffec. It is currently 11:35 AM in Ruffec and 10:35 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Ruffec to Cardiff train arrive?

Ruffec to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.

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

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Ruffec to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ruffec to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, 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.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 12m
£144–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)723
3. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
4. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 39m
£76–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ruffec to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
3. Drive from Poole to Cardiff
13h 43m
£115–162
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BOD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 28m
£87–233
Train
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 23m
£152–574
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ruffec to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
11h 24m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 4m
£103–337
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BOD - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
5. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
10h 39m
£130–347

Ruffec to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

48Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.7 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Cardiff Central via Poitiers, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to University RE via Poitiers, Poitiers, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 39m.

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