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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ypres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ypres?

The distance between Cardiff and Ypres is 568 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Cardiff to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ypres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ypres?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ypres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:59 AM in Cardiff and 9:59 AM in Ypres.

Where does the Cardiff to Ypres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Ypres.

Cardiff to Ypres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
6h 36m
€100–480
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
12h 59m
€42–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ypres
5h 29m
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
9h 26m
€114–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 291
15h 9m
€49–111
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 Ypres
6h 38m
€112–158
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
9h 10m
€99–275
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 Ypres
8h 40m
€110–376
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
8h 26m
€148–384
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 Ypres
8h 34m
€115–435

Cardiff to Ypres by train and subway

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 567.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ypres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Bruges, Roulers, and Roeselare Station perron 9 in around 12h 59m.

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