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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brussels is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €35 - €70 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brussels is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €170 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Brussels?

The distance between Cardiff and Brussels is 608 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cardiff to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Brussels train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Brussels?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Brussels is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Brussels bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:23 PM in Cardiff and 12:23 AM in Brussels.

Where does the Cardiff to Brussels train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Brussels?

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Brussels.

Cardiff to Brussels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 13m
€175–334
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
14h 10m
€39–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
11h 12m
€49–72
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brusselscar
6h 23m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
6h 46m
€93–245
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 Brusselscar
7h 37m
€128–181
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
6h 21m
€77–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 40m
€161–400
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
7h 35m
€137–283

Cardiff to Brussels by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Brussels.

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Distance: 607.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 12m.

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