The average train between Cardiff and Brussels takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Brussels. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Brussels at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Brussels station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Cardiff to Brussels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Brussels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cardiff to Brussels train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cardiff and Brussels is 529.4 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 14m.