Cardiff to Paris train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Paris

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£284

Average price

£284

Fastest journey

5 h 59 m

Average duration

6 h 2 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

490 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Paris will cost around £284 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £284.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff to Paris you need to make at least 3 changes.

First Great Western Service
05:146h09
Cardiff
11:23Paris
£2841One-way
3 changes
First Great Western Service
06:476h00
Cardiff
12:47Paris
£2841One-way
3 changes
First Great Western Service
07:505h59
Cardiff
13:49Paris
£2841One-way
3 changes
First Great Western Service
09:196h30
Cardiff
15:49Paris
£2841One-way
3 changes
First Great Western Service
11:206h29
Cardiff
17:49Paris
£2841One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cardiff to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £107.

Distance: 490 km

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Coach
Flight

£287

Average Price

£68

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Cheapest

£319

Average Price

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 55m

Average total duration

13h 25m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

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3h 0m

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Cardiff to Paris train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Paris trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 03:25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08473+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
06:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h40
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08473+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
06:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
12h10
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08473+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9018
On time
06:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h28
12:52 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08474+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
06:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h43
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08474+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
06:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h13
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08474+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
06:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
12h07
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08475+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
07:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h11
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08475+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
07:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h35
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08475+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
07:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h41
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08476+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
07:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h09
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08476+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
07:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h15
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08476+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
07:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h45
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08477+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h16
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08477+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h40
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08477+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h46
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08478+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h21
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08478+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h57
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08478+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h27
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08482+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
10:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h08
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08482+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
10:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h14
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08482+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
10:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h44
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08483+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h40
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08483+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h16
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08483+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9036
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h46
18:04 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08484+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9038
On time
11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h44
18:34 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08484+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h08
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08484+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9044
On time
11:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h10
20:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08485+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9050
On time
12:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h05
21:23 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08485+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9044
On time
12:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h42
20:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08485+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
12:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h40
18:58 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08486+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9044
On time
12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h10
20:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08486+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9050
On time
12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h33
21:23 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08486+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
12:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h36
22:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08487+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h08
22:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08487+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9044
On time
13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h42
20:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08487+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9050
On time
13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h05
21:23 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08490+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9050
On time
14:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h29
21:23 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08490+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
14:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h32
22:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08491+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
15:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h08
22:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP08492+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
15:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h32
22:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Paris

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Trains from Cardiff to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £287 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 5h 56m.

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
Coach from £36
Distance
490 km
Average train duration
4h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£287
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
5h 56m
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
Coach from £36

Train companies: Eurostar, first_great_western from Cardiff to Paris trainsEurostar, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Paris from £36. 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
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

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 56m
Cheapest Price
£285
first_great_western frequency
8 a day

Trains from Cardiff to Paris

The journey by train from Cardiff to Paris is made in two stages. Great Western Railway operates a direct route from Cardiff to London St Pancras International from where the direct onward journey to Paris is made on Eurostar trains. Travel time is from just over four hours to approximately five hours plus the time needed to cross London from London Paddington to St Pancras International stations.

Which train companies travel from Cardiff to Paris?

High-speed trains from Cardiff to London are operated by Great Western Railway and from London to Paris by Eurostar. All carriages are modern and comfortable with onboard facilities that include bistro-bars, wifi, toilets, luggage space and power outlets.

How long is the train from Trains from Cardiff to Paris?

The train journey from Cardiff to London Paddington takes just over two hours. Around half an hour should be allowed for travelling by underground from London Paddington to London St Pancras International. The train journey from here to Paris Gare du Nord takes between two hours 15 minutes and two hours 30 minutes.

How many trains are there from Cardiff to Paris?

There are at least two departures an hour from early morning until late at night on the Cardiff to London route. There are then up to 16 daily Eurostar departures from London to Paris. Trains depart at approximately hourly intervals from early morning until mid-evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cardiff to Paris?

Departure train station: Trains to Paris from Cardiff depart from Cardiff Central Station, a busy transport hub located in the heart of the city. It is served by taxis as well as local and long-distance trains and buses. Station facilities include car and bicycle parking, passenger lounges, ATMs, wifi, toilets and a range of shops, food kiosks and cafes.

Arrival train station: All train routes from Cardiff to Paris terminate at the busy Paris Gare du Nord. Housed in an impressive historic building, it is conveniently located for many of the city's tourist attractions. With 36 platforms it is one of the world's busiest stations and part of a large transport network of taxis, Metro, local, regional and international trains, and local buses. Facilities at Paris Gare du Nord include car and bicycle parking, passenger lounges, wifi, left luggage storage, shops, cafes and restaurants.

FAQs: Cardiff to Paris train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Three to five days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through neighbourhoods like Montmartre and Le Marais.
The train journey from Cardiff to Paris, which typically involves a change in London, offers a mix of urban and rural views. Travelling through the British countryside, passengers can enjoy lush landscapes and picturesque towns. However, the scenery becomes more urban as the train approaches London and travels through the Channel Tunnel to Paris.
In Paris, one can explore Montmartre, renowned for its bohemian charm and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur. Enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the Latin Quarter, full of life and historic sites, or delve into the Marais, known for its boutiques and art galleries. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant experience. Among the best sights are the iconic Eiffel Tower, the vast collection of the Louvre Museum, the Gothic splendour of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the striking Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the monumental Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Paris in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Cardiff to Paris, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
A day trip from Cardiff to Paris is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 56m. Trains operate 8 times per day over a distance of 490 km.
The train distance from Cardiff to Paris is 490 km.
The train journey from Cardiff to Paris covers a distance of 490 km and takes approximately 5h 56m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Paris can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £287, while the average price tends to be around £287.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is by coach, costing approximately £36.
The first train from Cardiff to Paris leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Cardiff to Paris departs at 20:12.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Paris.
Trains from Cardiff to Paris run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Paris.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Paris.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Paris.

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