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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for Mar 23
Cheapest price
$401
Average price
$403
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
490 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Cardiff will cost around $403 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $401.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Paris to Cardiff without transferring at least 2 times.
9047+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
P2264105:09PM4h53
Paris Gare du Nord09:02PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2264301:02PM10h45
Paris Gare du Nord10:47PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2262507:09AM7h07
Paris Gare du Nord01:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2264506:09PM6h37
Paris Gare du Nord11:46PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2263112:08PM4h58
Paris Gare du Nord04:06PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2264105:09PM4h53
Paris Gare du Nord09:02PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2263112:08PM4h58
Paris Gare du Nord04:06PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2262408:39AM4h58
Paris Gare du Nord12:37PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4071One-way
2 transfers
9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2262911:10AM4h59
Paris Gare du Nord03:09PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4011One-way
2 transfers
9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P2263301:02PM5h07
Paris Gare du Nord05:09PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$4421One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$371 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Cardiff trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:26 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9055+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+L16774 · GW172400 | 6:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h06 | 12:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22625 | On time 6:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h07 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22623 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h01 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22626 | On time 6:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h26 | 1:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22623 | 6:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h33 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22625 | On time 6:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22626 | On time 6:37 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h58 | 1:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22625 | On time 7:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h37 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22624 | 7:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h58 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22626 | On time 7:39 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h56 | 1:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22626 | On time 8:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h32 | 1:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22627 | On time 8:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h05 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22625 | On time 8:03 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h13 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22628 | On time 9:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h30 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22631 | 9:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h59 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22629 | 9:07 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h02 | 3:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22629 | 10:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h59 | 3:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22631 | 10:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h56 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22630 | 10:10 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h26 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22631 | 11:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h58 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22632 | 11:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h30 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 11:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 9h54 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 12:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 10h45 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 12:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 9h00 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22633 | 12:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h07 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 1:36 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 9h11 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22645 | 1:36 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 10h10 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 1:36 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h26 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 2:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h39 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22645 | 2:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 9h38 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 2:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h54 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22645 | 3:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h37 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 3:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h38 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 3:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h53 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22641 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h53 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h38 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22645 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h37 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22645 | 5:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h37 | 11:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22648 | 5:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h58 | 1:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P22643 | 5:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h38 | 10:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Cardiff
France
United Kingdom
Trains from Paris to Cardiff run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $371 (€301) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $41 (€33)
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $371 (€301) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:12 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $41 (€33)
Train companies: Eurostar, Great Western Rail from Paris to Cardiff trainsEurostar, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Paris and Cardiff from $41 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
$371 (€301)
Eurostar frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Cardiff
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Paris to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $371 (€301), while the average price is around $371 (€301).
The train from Paris to Cardiff takes 3h 50m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Paris to Cardiff leaves at 5:07 AM.
The distance by train from Paris to Cardiff is 304 miles (490 km).
The last train from Paris to Cardiff leaves at 8:12 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Paris to Cardiff.
There is no direct train service currently available from Paris to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Paris to Cardiff.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is by bus, with a cost of around $41 (€33).
The train journey from Paris to Cardiff offers a mix of scenic views, particularly as you leave Paris and travel through the picturesque French countryside and when crossing into the UK, with glimpses of the rolling landscapes of southern England and Wales.
A day trip from Paris to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 50m and trains operate 10 times per day over a distance of 304 miles (490 km).
In Cardiff, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Attend performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city center, or take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay. For adventure, visit Cardiff International White Water for rafting and kayaking. Shop and dine at Cardiff Market. Discover history at Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore art and culture at the National Museum Cardiff, and relax in Bute Park. Cardiff Bay also offers dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
A visit of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient to explore Cardiff's main attractions, such as Cardiff Castle, the National Museum, and Cardiff Bay, while allowing time for leisure and dining experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Paris to Cardiff.
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