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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boom is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boom is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €130 - €360.

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 2m.

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 17m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 17m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 14h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 8h 27m.

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 9:09 AM in Cardiff and 10:09 AM in Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1246+ 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), bus, train, 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 17m
€137–402
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-SudIc / ...
13h 14m
€38–63
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
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 37m
€103–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
14h 2m
€46–135
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
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
8h 27m
€90–320
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 42m
€94–362
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 31m
€111–465
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 31m
€135–355
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 4m
€219–479
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 48m
€148–335

Cardiff to Boom by train, subway, and bus

57Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.8 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Boom Beukenlaan via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Antwerp, Berchem Station perron 31, and Wilrijk Moerelei in around 14h 2m.

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