The average train between Wales and Carcassonne takes 20h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales to Carcassonne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Wales and Carcassonne. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Carcassonne at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 20h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales to Carcassonne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Carcassonne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
Wales to Carcassonne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Carcassonne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carcassonne station.
Book your Wales to Carcassonne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Carcassonne is 1,106.1 km. The road distance is 1,616 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carcassonne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 12h 28m.