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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Paris

Showing times and prices for 06 Apr

Cheapest price

£325

Average price

£330

Fastest journey

6 h 30 m

Average duration

6 h 42 m

Trains per day

40

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 £330 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £325.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff to Paris you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayP22792+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9040
    6:5112h09
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    20:00Paris Gare du Nord
    £3251One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP22805+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9044
    13:186h42
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    21:00Paris Gare du Nord
    £3251One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP22796+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9030
    8:387h49
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    17:27Paris Gare du Nord
    £3251One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP22804+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9044
    12:507h10
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    21:00Paris Gare du Nord
    £3251One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayP22801+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9050
    11:1810h08
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    22:26Paris Gare du Nord
    £3251One-way
    2 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 £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 £35, and a train costs an average of £280.

Distance: 490 km

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£280

Average Price

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Live departures

Cardiff to Paris train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday 5 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP22791+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90405:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
12h36
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22791+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90325:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h33
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22791+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90305:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h03
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22792+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90405:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
12h09
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22792+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90305:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h36
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22792+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90325:51 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h06
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22793+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90326:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h34
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22793+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90406:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h37
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22793+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90306:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h04
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22794+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90406:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
11h11
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22794+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90306:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h38
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22794+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90326:49 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h08
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22795+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9032
On time
7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h39
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22795+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h42
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22795+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9030
On time
7:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h09
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22796+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9030
On time
7:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h49
15:27 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22796+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9032
On time
7:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h19
15:57 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22796+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
7:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h22
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22800+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90509:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h36
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22800+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90449:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h10
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22800+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct90409:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h10
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22801+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905010:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
10h08
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22801+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904010:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h42
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22801+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904410:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h42
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22802+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904410:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h10
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22802+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905010:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h36
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22802+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904010:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h10
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22803+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9040
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h42
18:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22803+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9044
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h42
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22803+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9050
On time
11:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
9h08
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22804+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904411:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h10
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22804+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905011:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h36
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22804+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904611:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h34
19:24 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22805+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904412:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h42
19:00 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22805+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905012:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
8h08
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22805+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct904612:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h06
19:24 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22808+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905413:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h30
21:24 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22808+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905013:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h32
20:26 Paris Gare du Nord2 changes
great_westernP22809+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct9054
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
7h06
21:24 Paris Gare du Nord		2 changes
great_westernP22810+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+eurostar-direct905414:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)
6h30
21:24 Paris Gare du Nord2 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 £280 but you can travel from only £35 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 £35
Distance
490 km
Average train duration
4h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£280
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
5h 56m
First train
5:07
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 £35

Train companies: Eurostar, first_great_western from Cardiff to Paris trainsEurostar, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Paris from £35. 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
£280
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
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Paris can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £280, while the average price tends to be around £280.
The train journey from Cardiff to Paris covers a distance of 490 km and takes approximately 5h 56m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff to Paris is 490 km.
The first train from Cardiff to Paris leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Cardiff to Paris departs at 20:12.
Trains from Cardiff to Paris run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Paris.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Paris.
To get from Cardiff to Paris, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Paris.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is by coach, costing approximately £35.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Paris.

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