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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ghent is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ghent?

The distance between Cardiff and Ghent is 660 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cardiff to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ghent train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ghent?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ghent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:11 PM in Cardiff and 2:11 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Cardiff to Ghent train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 794+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ghent by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
5h 39m
€126–373
Bus
cheapest
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 Ghent Dampoortbus
11h 45m
€41–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
10h 53m
€50–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
5h 54m
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 17m
€83–214
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 Ghentcar
7h 8m
€112–171
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 12m
€86–253
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 Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 50m
€92–308
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 25m
€135–341
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 Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 39m
€104–387
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 Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 38m
€166–484

Cardiff to Ghent by train and subway

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5h 39mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.3 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 45m.

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