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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Cardiff is to bus via Calais which costs £55 - £140 and takes 19h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Valence to Cardiff?

The distance between Valence and Cardiff is 767 miles.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Valence to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Valence to Cardiff train from?

Valence to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Valence to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £150 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 19h 24m.

Where does the Valence to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Valence and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Valence. It is currently 10:16 PM in Valence and 9:16 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Valence to Cardiff train arrive?

Valence to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Valence to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Valence Ville to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 34m
£151–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
21h 6m
£51–164
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
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 / ...
19h 24m
£58–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Valence to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
12h 18m
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LYS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 53m
£77–210
Train via Gare De Valence Tgv
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 38m
£152–582
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Valence to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
13h 41m
£196–281
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LYS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 59m
£124–387
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LYS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
7h 57m
£111–330
Train to Alpes–Isère Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Grenoble
2. Fly from Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GNB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 51m
£126–279
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GVA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 59m
£76–327

Valence to Cardiff by train and subway

17Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Valence to Cardiff.

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Distance: 762.3 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to University RE via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 19h 24m.

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