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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at University RE via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Ghent to Cardiff?

The distance between Ghent and Cardiff is 360 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ghent to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Cardiff bus from?

Ghent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ghent to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Ghent to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ghent to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Ghent and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 8:22 AM in Ghent and 7:22 AM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ghent to Cardiff 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Roubaixtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 27m
£86–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Calaisbus
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
11h 17m
£33–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 35m
£42–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
5h 55m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 45m
£73–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
7h 4m
£95–153
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 13m
£69–179
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 13m
£72–267
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
6h 56m
£86–340
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 14m
£119–313
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 24m
£147–469

Ghent to Cardiff by train, subway, and bus

90Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Cardiff Central via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to University RE via Calais and London Victoria in around 11h 17m.

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