How far is it from Paris to Cardiff?

The distance between Paris and Cardiff is 436 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Cardiff?

The drive from Paris to Cardiff takes approximately 8 h by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Cardiff?

The fastest route from Paris to Cardiff covers 436 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h.

Which direction is Cardiff from Paris?

Cardiff lies roughly to the north-west of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Cardiff follow?

The drive from Paris to Cardiff mainly follows A 1, A 26, M4. The longest single stretch is 107 mi on M4.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Cardiff?

Towns on the route from Paris to Cardiff include Aulnay-sous-Bois, Arras, Gillingham, Slough, Bristol.

Are there charging stations between Paris and Cardiff?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Paris to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2732.

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Distance: 436 miDuration: 8 h

Driving from Paris to Cardiff takes about 8 h via M4. The distance is 436 mi. The straight-line distance is 306 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Paris, Arras, Lime Street, Greater London, Churchill, Greater London, Ridgeway, Bristol. Driving directions

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Driving directions73 · 436 mi

The drive from Paris, France, to Cardiff, Wales, is a journey of around 700 kilometres. Allow approximately 8 hours for the trip. Leaving Paris, you'll travel along the French motorway system, where you'll encounter toll booths charging per kilometre. Once you cross the border into the United Kingdom, remember that you'll now be driving on the left-hand side of the road. This marks your arrival in the Welsh countryside. Don't forget to pack a Type G plug adapter so you can keep your devices charged while you're in Cardiff.

1 Depart left onto Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II 104 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Rue de la Cité 62 yd
3 Turn right onto Quai du Marché Neuf - Maurice Grimaud 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Boulevard du Palais 1 mi
5 Continue right onto Pont au Change 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Boulevard de Sébastopol 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Boulevard de Strasbourg 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Boulevard de Magenta 1 mi
9 Turn slightly right onto Boulevard Barbès 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Rue Labat 1 mi
11 Turn slightly left onto Rue des Poissonniers 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Boulevard Ney 69 yd
13 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard Ney 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Avenue de la Porte de La Chapelle 1 mi
15 Take ramp straight 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Autoroute du Nord 86 mi
17 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 21 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left 2 mi
20 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute des Anglais 66 mi
21 Merge slightly left onto L'Européenne 4 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Keep slightly left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right 130 yd
25 Turn slightly left 59 yd
26 Turn slightly right 26 yd
27 Keep slightly right 1 mi
28 Keep slightly left 133 yd
29 Keep slightly left 1 mi
30 Keep slightly right 102 yd
31 Keep slightly left 27 yd
32 Turn left 11 yd
33 Keep slightly right 1 mi
34 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
35 Turn right 115 yd
36 Turn slightly left 17 yd
37 Turn slightly right onto Le Shuttle 37 mi
38 Continue slightly right 158 yd
39 Turn slightly right onto Over Bridge 3 1 mi
40 Keep slightly left 1 mi
41 Take ramp straight 1 mi
42 Keep slightly left 38 mi
43 Take exit slightly left 10 mi
44 Merge slightly right 36 mi
45 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
46 Keep slightly left 1 mi
47 Merge slightly right 7 mi
48 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
49 Keep slightly left onto Bagshot Bypass 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Bracknell Road 1 mi
51 Keep slightly right 94 yd
52 Take exit slightly left 3 mi
53 Keep slightly right 1 mi
54 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bagshot Road 110 yd
55 Exit rotary straight onto Bagshot Road 1 mi
56 Enter rotary slightly left onto Downshire Way 47 yd
57 Exit rotary straight onto Downshire Way 1 mi
58 Enter rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 93 yd
59 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
60 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 33 yd
61 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
62 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 103 yd
63 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 4 mi
64 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
65 Merge slightly right 82 mi
66 Keep slightly right 25 mi
67 Take exit slightly left 8 mi
68 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
69 Enter rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 15 yd
70 Exit rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 1 mi
71 Turn right onto Newfoundland Road 148 yd
72 Turn right onto Pen-y-Bryn Road 147 yd
73 Arrive onto Pen-y-Bryn Road

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The return trip from Cardiff to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 436 mi.

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Charging points along the way

348 chargers

Snargate Street, DoverSnargate Street, Dover, England, CT17 9DG400 kW
Moto Reading Eastbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
Moto Reading Westbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Westbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
13 Oxford Road, Thatcham13 Oxford Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9XX350 kW
Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Barking Riverside
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Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.
Westminster Millennium Pier
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Greenwich Pier
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Gravesend town pier
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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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Newhaven Ferry Port
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Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier
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Embarcadère du Chalet des Îles
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Tour-Eiffel
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Place de la Concorde
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Musée d'Orsay
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Louvre
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Petit-Fort-Philippe
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Paris-Canal
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Passeurs de Marne - Noisy-le-Grand
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Passeurs de Marne - Gournay-sur-Marne
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Invalides
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Bateaux-Mouches
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Bateaux Parisiens
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Itchenor Foot Ferry
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The Little Green Boat Company - Marlow
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Woolwich Ferry North Pier
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Gosport Ferry Terminal
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Bankside Pier
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Station to Flower Show
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Harbour Inlet
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Festival Pier
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Chelsea Harbour Pier
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Royal Wharf
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St. George Wharf
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Turks Pier Hampton Court
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Ryde Pier Head
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St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
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Jason's Trip
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Bembridge Marina
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Fisherman's Pontoon
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Brading Haven Yacht Club
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Portsmouth Harbour
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Thames RiverCruise
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Kingston Turks Pier
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Richmond St. Helena Pier
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Richmond Landing Stage
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Kingston Town End Pier
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Thames River Boats
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The Little Green Boat Company - Staines
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Jenny Wren Canal Cruises
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Duver Marina
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Bembridge Point Beach
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Harbour Tours
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How far is it from Paris to Cardiff?: The distance between Paris and Cardiff is 436 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Cardiff?: The drive from Paris to Cardiff takes approximately 8 h by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Cardiff?: The fastest route from Paris to Cardiff covers 436 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h.
Which direction is Cardiff from Paris?: Cardiff lies roughly to the north-west of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Cardiff follow?: The drive from Paris to Cardiff mainly follows A 1, A 26, M4. The longest single stretch is 107 mi on M4.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Cardiff?: Towns on the route from Paris to Cardiff include Aulnay-sous-Bois, Arras, Gillingham, Slough, Bristol.
Are there charging stations between Paris and Cardiff?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Paris to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2732.

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