The average train between Ghent and Cardiff takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Cardiff. 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 Ghent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Roubaix and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Cardiff station via Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Ghent to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ghent to Cardiff train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Ilévia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Cardiff is 482 km. The road distance is 588 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Cardiff Central via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 6h 58m.