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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 21 Nov
Cheapest price
£211
Average price
£246
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
43
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Cardiff will cost around £246 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £211.
Fast trains
To travel from Paris to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
9009+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
P0824207:376h39
Paris Gare du Nord13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2111One-way
2 changes
9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824207:077h09
Paris Gare du Nord13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2111One-way
2 changes
9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824408:276h40
Paris Gare du Nord14:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2111One-way
2 changes
9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824208:275h49
Paris Gare du Nord13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2111One-way
2 changes
9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824007:375h33
Paris Gare du Nord12:10Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2151One-way
2 changes
9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0825817:074h54
Paris Gare du Nord21:01Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2741One-way
2 changes
9025+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824711:364h58
Paris Gare du Nord15:34Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2471One-way
2 changes
9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0825013:074h59
Paris Gare du Nord17:06Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2671One-way
2 changes
9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824611:085h01
Paris Gare du Nord15:09Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2421One-way
2 changes
9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P0824108:275h09
Paris Gare du Nord12:36Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2151One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 £40, and a flight costs an average of £171.
Distance: 490 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£283 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest | £408 Average Price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m 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, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 02:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08242 | On time 06:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h09 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08241 | On time 06:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h29 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08240 | On time 06:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h03 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08242 | On time 06:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08240 | On time 06:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h33 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08241 | On time 06:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h59 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08241 | On time 07:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h09 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08244 | On time 07:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h40 | 14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08242 | On time 07:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h49 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08243 | On time 07:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h36 | 13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08244 | On time 07:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h08 | 14:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08242 | On time 07:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h17 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08248 | On time 08:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h09 | 16:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08246 | On time 08:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h10 | 15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08245 | On time 08:59 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h37 | 14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08247 | On time 10:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h26 | 15:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08248 | On time 10:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h00 | 16:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08246 | On time 10:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h01 | 15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h52 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08249 | On time 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h27 | 16:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08250 | On time 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h57 | 17:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 12:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h54 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08250 | On time 12:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h59 | 17:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9031+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 12:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h39 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 13:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h21 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 13:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h37 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 13:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h22 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 14:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h37 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 14:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h38 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 14:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h53 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h36 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h37 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 15:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h52 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 16:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 16:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h38 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08258 | On time 16:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h54 | 21:01 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08267 | On time 17:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h01 | 01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08260 | On time 17:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h40 | 22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 17:06 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9055+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08267 | On time 18:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h59 | 01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9055+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08264 | On time 18:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h37 | 23:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9059+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+P08267 | On time 19:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h59 | 01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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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 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £283 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 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
Coach from £40
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £283 |
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
Coach from £40
Train companies: Eurostar, Great Western Rail from Paris to Cardiff trainsEurostar, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Paris and Cardiff from £40. 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
£281
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: Paris to Cardiff train
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.
A day trip from Paris to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 50m. Trains operate 10 times per day over a distance of 490 km.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £40.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
The train distance from Paris to Cardiff is 490 km.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
The cost of a train ticket from Paris to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £283, while the average price tends to be around £283.
The last train from Paris to Cardiff departs at 20:12.
There is no night train service from Paris to Cardiff.
Booking trains from Paris to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Paris to Cardiff covers a distance of 490 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 10 per day.
The first train from Paris to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
Trains from Paris to Cardiff run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Paris to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Paris to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paris to Cardiff.
To get from Paris to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
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