Cardiff to Ostend Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ostend takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 32m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: €281
Average price: Every 3 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 Ostendetrain Ic / ...

6h 19m

€234–406

Cardiff to Ostend train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Ostend. 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 Ostend at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 7:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ostend? 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 Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 19m.

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