Cardiff to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ghent takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m
Duration: 660 km
Distance: €258
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

5h 27m

€214–381

Cardiff to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Ghent. 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 Ghent at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:50 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 10:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 6:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ghent? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 27m.

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