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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Geel is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Geel is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs €100 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Geel. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Geel Stadspark via London Victoria, Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Geel. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Geel via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Geel?

The distance between Cardiff and Geel is 681 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Geel without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cardiff to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Geel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Geel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Geel is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Geel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Geel?

Geel is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:22 AM in Cardiff and 8:22 AM in Geel.

Where does the Cardiff to Geel train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 356+ hotels available in Geel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Geel 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 HerentalsIc / ...
7h 4m
€139–451
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Stadspark51a
13h 51m
€34–74
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Geel
6h 51m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
7h 32m
€91–293
Bus via Dover
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 Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
4. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
14h 40m
€45–73
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 Geel
7h 59m
€134–198
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 Anvers-Berchem to Geel
8h 2m
€106–294
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 Geel
6h 53m
€108–424
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 Geel
7h 13m
€103–365
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 Anvers-Berchem to Geel
6h 55m
€140–373
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 Geel
7h 25m
€190–473

Cardiff to Geel by train and subway

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 681.2 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Geel via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Herentals in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Geel Stadspark via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Bruxelles-Midi, Malines, and Mechelen Station perron 11 in around 13h 51m.

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