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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cardiff is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 28m and costs £180 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Bruges and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Ostend to Cardiff?

The distance between Ostend and Cardiff is 451 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £190 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ostend to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Cardiff bus from?

Ostend to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Cardiff train from?

Ostend to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ostend to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £190 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Ostend to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ostend to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 11:05 AM in Ostend and 10:05 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Ostend to Cardiff train arrive?

Ostend to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Ostend and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ostende 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 21m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 21m
£196–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
13h 40m
£46–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
12h 40m
£90–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
5h 28m
£182–219
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central 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 55m
£108–309
Bus via University RE
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
13h 51m
£55–88
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
6h 32m
£95–181
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
8h 6m
£119–375
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 1m
£152–359

Ostend to Cardiff by train and subway

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ostende 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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Cardiff - North Road via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 13h 40m.

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