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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bruges is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bruges is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria, Dover and Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bruges via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bruges?

The distance between Cardiff and Bruges is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cardiff to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bruges bus from?

Cardiff to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bruges train from?

Cardiff to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bruges?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bruges is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bruges bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:13 PM in Cardiff and 11:13 PM in Bruges.

Where does the Cardiff to Bruges train arrive?

Cardiff to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bruges?

Book your Cardiff to Bruges bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4372+ hotels available in Bruges.

Cardiff to Bruges - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Bruges 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
6h 16m
€133–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
12h 15m
€43–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
10h 59m
€91–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
5h 35m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 31m
€93–279
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
12h 5m
€45–76
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
6h 44m
€116–163
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 37m
€99–262
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 57m
€147–371
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 31m
€112–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 43m
€108–344
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 42m
€178–512

Cardiff to Bruges by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bruges via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bruges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Calais in around 12h 5m.

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