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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Cardiff is to bus via Calais which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 29m and costs £95 - £150.

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 University RE via Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

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 40m and costs £130 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 40m and costs £130 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Ostend to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 11:08 AM in Ostend and 10:08 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Ostend to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ostend to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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 Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

There are 10 ways to get from Ostend to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 40m
£130–411
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
11h 24m
£32–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
5h 25m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
8h 27m
£85–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
12h 25m
£76–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
13h 20m
£40–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
6h 29m
£98–144
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
7h 38m
£99–367
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 5m
£78–286
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 5m
£131–341

Ostend to Cardiff by train and subway

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.9 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Cardiff Central via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to University RE via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 11h 24m.

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