There are 13 ways to get from Wales to Belgium by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 14m
Cheapest option
11 alternative options
Bus • 12h 57m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 6h 16m
Drive, car ferry • 7h 38m
Train to Manchester, fly to Brussels • 6h 44m
Wales to Belgium by train, subway and tram
The journey time between Wales and Belgium is around 5h 14m and covers a distance of around 609 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 5m. Operated by First Great Western Service, London Underground (Tube), Eurostar and others, the Wales to Belgium service departs from Cardiff Central and arrives in Bourse. Typically 21 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Belgium from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Belgium from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Belgium
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Yes, entry into Belgium is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Belgium is 800 14689.
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The social distance requirement in Belgium is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Wales to Belgium is to bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 12h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Wales to Belgium is to train which costs £140 - £370 and takes 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Belgium station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff University and arriving at Brussels-North train station via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bourse via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare Du Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Wales and Belgium is 610 km.
The best way to get from Wales to Belgium without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £140 - £370.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Wales to Belgium, including transfers.
Wales to Belgium bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff University station.
Wales to Belgium train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Belgium is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £140 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 12h 57m.

- Distance: 610.2 km
- Duration: 5h 14m
What companies run services between Wales and Belgium?
You can take a train from Cardiff to Brussels via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Gare Du Midi in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff to Brussels via London Victoria Coach Station in around 12h 57m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €230
Flights from Manchester to Charleroi via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €230
Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €600
Flights from Liverpool to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €350

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €400
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €600
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €850
Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Manchester to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €750

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Manchester to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €750

- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Manchester to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €200

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €260

- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €1000 - €2200

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €60 - €75
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €55 - €70
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €13 - €17
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €23 - €30

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €350
- Standard
- €100 - €130
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- Transport for Wales

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €65 - €85
- Premium
- €75 - €110
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €45 - €65
- Comfort
- €55 - €75
- Premium
- €60 - €90

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- National Express

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €23
- Website
- Megabus UK

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London, Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels, Gare du Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Buckley, Police Station to Chester, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Arriva Cymru

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €100
- Standard Car - Premium
- €159
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Wales to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Belgium is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 4:32 PM in Wales and 5:32 PM in Belgium.
Wales to Belgium train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport.
There are 55+ hotels available in Belgium. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Wales to Cardiff Airport is to line 304 bus which takes 13 min and costs .