There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Rouen by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
6h 58m€250–427Bus
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus
17h 15m€67–110Train, ferry
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
14h 8m€147–226Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
- Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
14h 44m€77–191Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
6h 15m€230–278Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rouencar
7h 39m€126–236Bus to Bristol Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
6h 56m€98–248Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h€139–350Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h 17m€98–266Fly from Liverpool, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain
8h€112–324
Wales to Rouen by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Rouen is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Rouen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 15m and costs €230 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Wales and Rouen is 829 km.
The best way to get from Wales to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €250 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Wales to Rouen, including transfers.
Wales to Rouen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Wales to Rouen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Rouen is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Wales and Rouen, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Rouen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rouen is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 2:11 PM in Wales and 3:11 PM in Rouen.
Wales to Rouen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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