The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£395
Average price
£395
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
763 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Cardiff will cost around £395 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £395.
To travel from Bordeaux to Cardiff you need to make at least 5 changes.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £398.
Distance: 763 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£398 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £387 Average Price |
11h 12m Average total duration Fastest 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 4m Average total duration 16h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bordeaux to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Cardiff trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 Bordeaux | 8h15 | 21:10 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
![]() | 18:46 Bordeaux | 17h46 | 12:32 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 05:55 Bordeaux | 8h38 | 14:33 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
![]() | 07:44 Bordeaux | 7h55 | 15:39 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
![]() | 08:33 Bordeaux | 9h05 | 17:38 Cardiff | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Cardiff
Trains from Bordeaux to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £398 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:45, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 763 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 763 km |
Average train duration 10h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £398 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 09:45 |
Last train 10:20 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Cardiff trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Bordeaux and Cardiff from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bordeaux to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux 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.

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