What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to France?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to France is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to France?

The fastest way to get from Wales to France is to bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to France station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Wales and France?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to France. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cité via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Wales to France?

The distance between Wales and France is 690 km.

How do I travel from Wales to France without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Wales to France?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Wales to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to France bus from?

Wales to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to France?

The best way to get from Wales to France is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 14h.

Where does the Wales to France bus arrive?

Wales to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Wales and France?

France is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 6:56 AM in Wales and 7:56 AM in France.

Where does the Wales to France train arrive?

Wales to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23634+ hotels available in France.

Wales to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Wales to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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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 4m
€202–372
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
5h 21m
€61–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h
€77–159
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 7m
€238–290
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 3m
€80–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
8h 23m
€117–207
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
5h 14m
€75–160
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
5h 42m
€84–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
6h 24m
€81–226
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
5h 50m
€175–461
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
6h 8m
€88–262

Wales to France by train and subway

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Distance: 690.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Wales and France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 14h.

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