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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 15h 4m.

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 2m and costs £160 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at University RE via Brussels-North train station, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train 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 2m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 15h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leuven and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 7:37 PM in Leuven and 6:37 PM 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, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 2m
£163–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calaisbus
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
15h 4m
£53–113
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
12h 44m
£84–118
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 15m
£72–215
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
£91–148
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 53m
£65–236
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 6m
£128–322
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 20m
£88–253
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 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 21m
£170–452
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 28m
£86–344
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
£110–280

Leuven to Cardiff by train and subway

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leuven to Cardiff.

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Distance: 397.3 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to University RE via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Calais, and London Victoria in around 15h 4m.

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