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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lokeren is to bus via Romford which costs €26 - €55 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lokeren is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lokeren station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Lokeren Station perron 9 via London Victoria and Gent Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lokeren?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lokeren via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lokeren?

The distance between Cardiff and Lokeren is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lokeren without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cardiff to Lokeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lokeren bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lokeren train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Lokeren?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lokeren is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Romford, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 11h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lokeren bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lokeren?

Lokeren is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:56 AM in Cardiff and 11:56 AM in Lokeren.

Where does the Cardiff to Lokeren train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lokeren?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Lokeren by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Roubaix to LokerenIc
7h 11m
€100–482
Bus via Romford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
11h 19m
€26–54
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lokeren
6h 8m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
7h 16m
€87–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent DampoortN824
13h 30m
€46–137
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 Lokeren
7h 17m
€125–178
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
7h 46m
€102–293
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
6h 41m
€108–421
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
7h
€103–362
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
6h 39m
€136–372
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
7h 13m
€190–470

Cardiff to Lokeren by train and subway

77Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.5 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lokeren via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lokeren Station perron 9 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria station, Upminster station, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gent Dampoort perron B1 in around 11h 19m.

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