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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €160.

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 Park Place and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

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 Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ypres?

The distance between Cardiff and Ypres is 565 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 53m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 53m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ypres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:19 AM in Cardiff and 2:19 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.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ypres 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 Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 53m
€99–359
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 Brugesbus 814
4. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
13h 58m
€41–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
12h 34m
€59–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
5h 32m
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 Courtraitrain
9h 10m
€91–226
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
12h 44m
€92–186
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 Yprescar
6h 46m
€104–156
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 Courtraitrain
9h 4m
€94–285
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 Yprestrain
8h 28m
€97–326
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 Yprestrain
8h 18m
€110–395
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 Courtraitrain
8h 17m
€146–364

Cardiff to Ypres by train, subway, and foot

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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 Flandres, and Courtrai in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 13h 58m.

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