The average train between Cardiff and Ypres takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ypres. 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 Ypres. 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 Ypres at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ypres station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Cardiff to Ypres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ypres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Cardiff to Ypres train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Ypres is 428.6 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ypres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 21m.