The average train between Cardiff and Les Sables-d'Olonne takes 16h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Les Sables-d'Olonne. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Les Sables-d'Olonne. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Les Sables-d'Olonne at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Les Sables-d'Olonne? 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Les Sables-d'Olonne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
Cardiff to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Les Sables-d'Olonne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Les Sables D'olonne station.
Book your Cardiff to Les Sables-d'Olonne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Les Sables-d'Olonne is 563.3 km. The road distance is 1,266 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Les Sables D'olonne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 11h 20m.