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Trip Overview

The average train between Bordeaux and Cardiff takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 12m
Duration
764 mi
Distance
£340
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
7h 51m
£274–478

Bordeaux to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bordeaux and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 10m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 56m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 50m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 50m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 58m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 763.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Cardiff Central via 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 7h 51m.

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