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Cardiff to Orléans trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Orléans takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Orléans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration
812 km
Distance
€279
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 Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
6h 42m
€231–435

Cardiff to Orléans train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Orléans. 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 Orléans at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Orleans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 42m.

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