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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ypres is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 53m.

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 37m and costs €110 - €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, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

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 7h 5m and costs €95 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 7h 5m and costs €95 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

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 5:48 AM in Cardiff and 6:48 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 1030+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

There are 9 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
7h 5m
€99–438
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
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
14h 53m
€49–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 40m
€90–193
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
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 Courtrai
9h 18m
€99–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 291
14h 45m
€50–116
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 37m
€112–158
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 Courtrai
9h 38m
€108–277
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 49m
€99–347

Cardiff to Ypres by train and bus

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 14h 45m.

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