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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ostend?

The distance between Cardiff and Ostend is 722 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €220 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cardiff to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ostend?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:01 PM in Cardiff and 5:01 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Cardiff to Ostend train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Cardiff to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ostend 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 1m
€221–404
Bus via Dover
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 Brugesbus
12h 23m
€53–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
5h 27m
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 49m
€109–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
13h 38m
€54–114
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 Ostendcar
6h 41m
€83–159
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 41m
€177–430
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 Ostendetrain
8h 8m
€114–415
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 Ostendetrain
8h 35m
€127–323

Cardiff to Ostend by train and subway

52Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.4 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 23m.

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