The average train between Cardiff and Arles takes 15h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Arles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Arles. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Arles at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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17h 42m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Arles? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arles. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Arles station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
Cardiff to Arles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Arles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Cardiff to Arles train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Arles is 1,045.6 km. The road distance is 1,412 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 10h 18m.