Metz to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Cardiff takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Cardiff. 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 8m
Duration: 622 mi
Distance: £305
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 17m

£250–430

Metz to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Metz and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:05 PM → 9:34 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
3:57 PM → 10:36 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
5:14 PM → 11:36 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:01 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:09 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:26 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:35 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metz to Cardiff? 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 Metz, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 17m.

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