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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Orléans by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
    6h 41m
    €281–464

  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 Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 13m
    €77–127

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
    16h 9m
    €84–137

  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 Orléanscar car
    8h 39m
    €275–343

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 6m
    €103–281

  6. 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 Orléanscar car
    12h 8m
    €132–547

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 58m
    €145–344

  8. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane CWL - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    9h 54m
    €143–422

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 56m
    €202–502

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    8h 49m
    €162–410

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    8h 34m
    €187–399

Cardiff to Orléans by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Orleans 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 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 13m.

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