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How to get fromCardiff to Clermont-Ferrandby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Clermont-Ferrand by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Clermont Ferrandtrain train
    9h 37m
    €289–536

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus 727
    20h 55m
    €90–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 22m
    €108–223

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Clermont-Ferrandcar car
    11h 19m
    €298–386

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane plane BHX - CFE
    10h 25m
    €223–806

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Clermont-Ferrandcar car
    14h 51m
    €156–574

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane plane BRS - CFE
    9h 54m
    €161–694

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain train
    9h 46m
    €223–535

Cardiff to Clermont-Ferrand by train, subway, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clermont-Ferrand, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clermont Ferrand via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Bercy in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 22m.

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