Cardiff to Orléans Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Orléans takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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 18m
Duration: 812 km
Distance: €315
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter

6h 39m

€258–449

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 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:20 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:31 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:26 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:26 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 2:03 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:26 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:27 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:15 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 39m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 9:28 PM
7h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:29 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:26 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:27 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Orléans? 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 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 39m.

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