What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boom?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boom is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boom?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boom is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €100 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Boom. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via London Victoria, Berchem Station perron 31 and Wilrijk Moerelei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Boom?

The distance between Cardiff and Boom is 660 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Boom without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Boom without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €130 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Boom?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Cardiff to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Boom bus from?

Cardiff to Boom bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Boom?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Boom is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €130 - €440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Boom bus arrive?

Cardiff to Boom bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Boom?

Boom is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:54 AM in Cardiff and 8:54 AM in Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Boom.

Cardiff to Boom - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Boom by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
7h 13m
€136–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
14h 20m
€45–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-SudIc
12h 57m
€62–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Boom
6h 24m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
7h 10m
€85–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Boom
7h 32m
€129–188
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
7h 40m
€97–275
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 32m
€105–423
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 52m
€92–336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
6h 36m
€134–372
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
7h 6m
€187–472
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
8h 51m
€116–291

Cardiff to Boom by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Boom, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boom Voetballersstraat via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Malines, and Mechelen Station perron 10 in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily.

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