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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 21 May
Cheapest price
£257
Average price
£270
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
45
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 £270 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £257.
Fast trains
To travel from Paris to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
9059+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
G1494720:095h58Paris Gare du Nord1:07Cardiff Central (CDF)£2571One-way2 changes- 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G1494010:076h01Paris Gare du Nord15:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W346229:036h05Paris Gare du Nord14:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W354177:376h59Paris Gare du Nord13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W3462910:076h59Paris Gare du Nord16:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W3464617:084h54Paris Gare du Nord21:02Cardiff Central (CDF)£2701One-way2 changes
- 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W3462912:084h58Paris Gare du Nord16:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W346188:394h58Paris Gare du Nord12:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£2661One-way2 changes
- 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G1494011:094h59Paris Gare du Nord15:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£2611One-way2 changes
- 9029+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W3463012:385h00Paris Gare du Nord16:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£2701One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Paris to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £33. 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 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 490 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£71 Average Price Cheapest | £286 Average Price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35417 | 7:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h27 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14939 | 7:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h07 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9007+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34618 | 7:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h28 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35417 | 7:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h59 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14939 | 7:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9009+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34618 | 7:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h00 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14939 | 8:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h37 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35417 | 8:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h57 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9013+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34618 | 8:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h58 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35417 | 9:03 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h33 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34622 | 9:03 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h05 | 14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9015+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14939 | 9:03 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h13 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14940 | 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h01 | 15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34629 | 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h59 | 16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9019+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34624 | 10:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h30 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34629 | 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h57 | 16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35418 | 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h27 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14940 | 11:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h59 | 15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 12:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h39 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34630 | 12:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h30 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9027+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34629 | 12:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h58 | 16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9029+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34630 | 12:38 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h00 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9029+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 12:38 Paris Gare du Nord | 11h09 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9029+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 12:38 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h24 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 14:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 10h09 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 14:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h10 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9037+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 14:37 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h25 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 15:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 9h39 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 15:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h40 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9039+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 15:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h55 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 15:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h48 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 15:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h49 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9043+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 15:58 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h04 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9045+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 16:30 Paris Gare du Nord | 8h16 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9045+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 16:30 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h17 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9045+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 16:30 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h32 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 17:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h39 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 17:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h38 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9047+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34646 | 17:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 4h54 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14945 | 18:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h39 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14947 | 18:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 7h59 | 1:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9051+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 18:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h38 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9055+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W35426 | 19:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h37 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9055+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14947 | 19:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 6h58 | 1:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| 9059+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G14947 | 20:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 5h58 | 1:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Eurostar as well as Great Western Railway offer trains services from Paris to Cardiff.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Cardiff
France
United Kingdom
Take a train from Paris to Cardiff and enjoy the approximately 490 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 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 £33
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 20:12 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 £33
Train companies: Eurostar, Great Western Railway from Paris to Cardiff trainsEurostar, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Paris and Cardiff from £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
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 Railway
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.
The train distance from Paris to Cardiff is 490 km.
The first train from Paris to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Paris to Cardiff departs at 20:12.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service 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 coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Paris to Cardiff.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £33.
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 offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with picturesque views of the French countryside and glimpses of charming towns, before transitioning into the rolling landscapes of southern England and Wales.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Paris to Cardiff.
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