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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bordeaux takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bordeaux. 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 19m
Duration
1,229 km
Distance
€400
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
7h 39m
€328–554

Cardiff to Bordeaux train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 59m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,229.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bordeaux St Jean via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 39m.

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