Wales to France Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and France takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration: 698 km
Distance: €246
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Retford

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5h 31m

€195–340

Wales to France train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Wales and France. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:11 PM which arrives into France at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:58 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
3:56 PM → 10:32 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
9:11 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
13h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:04 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 5:04 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:59 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 5:04 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales to France? 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 Wales, England and France?

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Cité via Retford, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 31m.

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