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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to France is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 14h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to France is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to France. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and France?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to France. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cité via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Wales to France?

The distance between Wales and France is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Wales to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to France bus from?

Wales to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to France train from?

Wales to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to France?

The best way to get from Wales to France is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 14h 54m.

Where does the Wales to France bus arrive?

Wales to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Wales and France?

France is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 8:32 PM in Wales and 9:32 PM in France.

Where does the Wales to France train arrive?

Wales to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Wales to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Wales to France 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 30m
€193–366
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 2m
€65–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 54m
€66–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
8h 24m
€139–202
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
5h 20m
€81–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
6h 27m
€74–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 10m
€111–383
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
6h 23m
€75–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 45m
€87–248

Wales to France by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Wales and France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 54m.

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