The average train between Ostend and Cardiff takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 Ostend and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend to Cardiff? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Ostend to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ostend to Cardiff train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Cardiff is 425 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 15m.