What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €250 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paris Nord via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Paris is 687 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €250 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Paris train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €390 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Cardiff Central Station. It is currently 6:29 AM in Cardiff Central Station and 7:29 AM in Paris.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Paris train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

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Cardiff Central Station to Paris - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 21m
€255–421
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 6m
€63–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 7m
€255–313
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 26m
€79–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
8h 23m
€153–268
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 17m
€121–303
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane CWL - CDG
8h 15m
€119–381
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 16m
€178–461
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 9m
€138–369
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
6h 53m
€163–358

Cardiff Central Station to Paris by train and subway

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 6m.

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