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How to get fromCardiff to Montpellierby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Montpellier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    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 Gare De Lyon to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    9h 34m
    €376–633

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 7m
    €104–207

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpelliertrain train Trn
    17h 28m
    €224–347

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Montpelliercar car
    14h 16m
    €364–472

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane BRS - MPL
    6h 7m
    €119–390

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    11h 1m
    €370–596

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Montpelliercar car
    17h 51m
    €212–666

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane CWL - MPL
    8h 38m
    €119–711

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    8h 5m
    €148–329

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    8h 38m
    €108–301

Cardiff to Montpellier by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,427.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Montpellier, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Montpellier Saint-Roch via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 7m.

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