Train Cardiff to Ghent from €254 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ghent takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. 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 17m
Duration: 660 km
Distance: €254
Average price: Every 4 hours
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6h 5m

€208–377

Cardiff to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Ghent. 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 Ghent at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:31 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 5:56 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:57 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 37m • 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ghent.

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Distance: 660.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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 6h 5m.

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