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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Quimper takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Quimper. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 36m
Duration
1,293 km
Distance
€420
Average price
Every 4 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 Quimpertrain train Tgv
9h 40m
€338–574

Cardiff to Quimper train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Quimper. 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 Quimper at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 36m. 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 inOui15h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 45m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 21m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 25m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Quimper? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,292.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Quimper 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 9h 40m.

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