There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Blois by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train
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Train
best- 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 Austerlitz to Bloistrain Ter
7h 34m€238–428Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bloisbus 735
17h 32m€83–176Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Bloiscar
12h€111–509Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bloistrain
8h 20m€128–332Train via Paris
- 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 Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Blois - Chambordtrain
8h 55m€242–447Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bloiscar
9h 24m€263–325Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bloistrain
9h 12m€173–413Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bloistrain
8h 54m€220–590Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Bloistrain
10h 41m€170–401Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bloistrain
8h 34m€199–571Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
- Take the train from Beauvais to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bloistrain
10h 52m€141–410
Cardiff to Blois by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blois is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 17h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blois is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €230 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blois. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Blois via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Blois. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Blois via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff and Blois is 869 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Blois without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cardiff to Blois, including transfers.
Cardiff to Blois bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Blois train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Blois is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 17h 32m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Blois, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blois via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Blois via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Blois bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Blois is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:22 PM in Cardiff and 10:22 PM in Blois.
Cardiff to Blois train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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