Brest to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Cardiff takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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.

11h 19m
Duration: 806 mi
Distance: £353
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 28m

£283–495

Brest to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brest and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:35 PM
11h 18m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 5:36 PM
11h 16m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 6:10 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:02 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 32m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 7:35 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
1:31 PM → 10:36 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
2:13 PM → 11:36 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
7:20 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brest to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Brest 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 9h 28m.

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Brest to Cardiff train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM

6:29 AM → 3:08 PM

7:20 AM → 4:06 PM

9:06 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM

6:29 AM → 3:08 PM

7:20 AM → 4:06 PM

9:06 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM

6:29 AM → 3:08 PM

7:20 AM → 4:06 PM

9:06 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:35 PM

7:20 AM → 5:36 PM

9:06 AM → 6:10 PM

11:15 AM → 8:10 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:02 AM → 6:34 PM

11:15 AM → 7:35 PM

1:31 PM → 10:36 PM

2:13 PM → 11:36 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM

6:29 AM → 3:08 PM

7:20 AM → 4:06 PM

9:06 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:17 AM → 2:08 PM

6:29 AM → 3:08 PM

7:20 AM → 4:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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