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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Dessel Markt via London Victoria, Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dessel?

The distance between Cardiff and Dessel is 718 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dessel without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Cardiff to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dessel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dessel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dessel bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 417+ hotels available in Dessel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Dessel 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic
8h 43m
€130–402
Bus, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic
14h 10m
€42–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Desselcar
7h
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 Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain
8h 15m
€101–274
Bus
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 Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
4. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
14h 38m
€49–83
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 Desselcar
8h 9m
€139–198
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 Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain
8h 17m
€95–292
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 Moltrain
7h 28m
€113–341
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 Moltrain
7h 25m
€117–399
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 Moltrain
7h 21m
€178–548
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 Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain
7h 31m
€149–372
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Tilburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus
5. Take the bus from Turnhout Markt perron 4 to Dessel Marktbus
9h 30m
€133–385

Cardiff to Dessel by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.7 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dessel Markt via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dessel Markt via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 14h 38m.

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