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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs £40 - £80 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £160 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at University RE via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cardiff?

The distance between Leuven and Cardiff is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Leuven to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cardiff bus from?

Leuven to Cardiff bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cardiff train from?

Leuven to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £160 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £300 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leuven to Cardiff bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 6:45 AM in Leuven and 5:45 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff train arrive?

Leuven to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Leuven to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 3m
£167–328
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
15h
£43–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
12h 29m
£51–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
6h 40m
Fly Brussels Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m
£83–250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
7h 49m
£92–164
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 53m
£74–295
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 3m
£133–351
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 36m
£98–261
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal 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 23m
£177–469
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
7h 48m
£89–296
Fly Brussels Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 11m
£114–309

Leuven to Cardiff by train and subway

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6h 3mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to University RE via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria in around 12h 29m.

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