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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Charleroi is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Charleroi is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Charleroi?

The distance between Cardiff and Charleroi is 663 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cardiff to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Charleroi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Charleroi train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Charleroi is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Charleroi bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Charleroi?

Charleroi is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:52 AM in Cardiff and 7:52 AM in Charleroi.

Where does the Cardiff to Charleroi train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 448+ hotels available in Charleroi.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via London Victoria, Dover, Lille Boulevard de Turin and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Charleroi by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-CentralIc / ...
6h 21m
€132–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lille
4. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
14h 20m
€54–87
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charleroi
6h 37m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Charleroi-Central
7h 45m
€90–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-CentralIc / ...
8h 2m
€78–258
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 Charleroi
7h 45m
€134–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Charleroi-Central
7h 4m
€135–353
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
8h
€100–306
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
8h 24m
€119–350
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
8h 13m
€137–446
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
8h 13m
€197–481
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
8h 35m
€99–350

Cardiff to Charleroi by bus

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14h 20mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 662.8 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Charleroi-Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, and CHARLEROI Airport in around 14h 20m.

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