The average train between Cardiff and Bruges takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bruges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bruges at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bruges? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Bruges station via London Paddington station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Cardiff to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bruges train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruges station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Bruges is 445.7 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bruges via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 57m.