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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Diest is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 18m.

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 38m and costs €200 - €380.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cardiff to Diest, including transfers.

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 38m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 49m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Diest?

Diest is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:18 PM in Cardiff and 1:18 PM 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 444+ 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, 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 Diesttrain Ic / ...
6h 38m
€209–380
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Diesttrain Ic / ...
15h 18m
€64–108
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
13h 49m
€65–120
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Diestcar
7h 2m
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
8h 8m
€93–261
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 Diestcar
8h 16m
€105–197
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
8h 33m
€85–301
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Diesttrain
6h 41m
€161–377
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 44m
€112–290
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 Diesttrain
7h 32m
€209–516
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
7h 44m
€109–400

Cardiff to Diest by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Diest Atheneum via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Gare Du Midi, Madou, Sint-Joost-ten-Node Madou, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 11 in around 13h 49m.

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