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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Turnhout is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Turnhout is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Turnhout Zeshoek via London Victoria and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Turnhout?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Turnhout. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Turnhout via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Turnhout?

The distance between Cardiff and Turnhout is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Turnhout without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cardiff to Turnhout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Turnhout bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Turnhout train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Turnhout?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Turnhout is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Turnhout bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Turnhout?

Turnhout is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:56 PM in Cardiff and 8:56 PM in Turnhout.

Where does the Cardiff to Turnhout train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Turnhout?

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Cardiff to Turnhout - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Turnhout by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TurnhoutIc / ...
7h 8m
€134–425
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TurnhoutIc / ...
13h 21m
€34–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Turnhout
6h 49m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Malines to Turnhout
7h 49m
€90–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 to Turnhout Zeshoek416 / ...
14h 43m
€47–118
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 Turnhout
7h 57m
€134–198
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 Turnhout
7h 13m
€108–425
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 Turnhout
7h 34m
€92–338
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 Malines to Turnhout
7h 15m
€136–353
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 Turnhout
7h 48m
€187–462
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Turnhout
8h 26m
€115–415
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Tilburg
4. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Zegeplein
8h 38m
€124–340

Cardiff to Turnhout by train and subway

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7h 8mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Turnhout via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Turnhout Zeshoek via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A5 in around 14h 43m.

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