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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Diest is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Diest is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Diest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Diest. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Diest Atheneum via London Victoria, Bruxelles-Midi and Leuven Station perron 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Diest. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Diest via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Diest?

The distance between Cardiff and Diest is 668 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Diest without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cardiff to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Diest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Diest train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Diest?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Diest is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Diest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Diest?

Diest is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:14 AM in Cardiff and 3:14 AM in Diest.

Where does the Cardiff to Diest train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 427+ hotels available in Diest.

Cardiff to Diest - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Diest 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 DiestIc / ...
6h 28m
€136–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
13h 55m
€29–55
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Diest
6h 59m
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 Airport-Zaventem to Diest
7h 10m
€88–280
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 DiestIc / ...
8h 10m
€80–262
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 Diest
8h 8m
€139–198
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diest
7h 40m
€103–281
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 Airport-Zaventem to Diest
6h 36m
€137–361
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
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diest
7h 30m
€111–429
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
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diest
7h 49m
€106–370
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
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diest
8h 6m
€193–479

Cardiff to Diest by train and subway

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Diest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Diest Atheneum via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, and Leuven Station perron 11 in around 13h 55m.

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