Cardiff to Tours Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Tours takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Tours. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 47m
Duration: 913 km
Distance: €340
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv

7h 34m

€283–479

Cardiff to Tours train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Tours. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Tours at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:35 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
14h 16m • 4 changes
8:22 PM → 1:17 PM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 7:35 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 8:47 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 10:05 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:34 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:34 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:34 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:49 PM
7h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Tours? 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 Tours, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Pierre Des Corps 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 34m.

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