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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Cardiff is to bus via Calais which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ieper Markt perron 1 and arriving at University RE via Torhout Station perron 3, Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Ypres to Cardiff?

The distance between Ypres and Cardiff is 354 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Ypres to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Cardiff bus from?

Ypres to Cardiff bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Ieper Markt perron 1 station.

Train or bus from Ypres to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ypres to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Ypres to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ypres to Cardiff bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Torhout Station perron 4.

What is the time difference between Ypres and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Ypres. It is currently 5:07 AM in Ypres and 4:07 AM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ypres to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ypres 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 31m
£88–419
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ieper Markt perron 1 to Torhout Station perron 491
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
12h 23m
£35–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
5h 31m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
8h 57m
£86–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
12h 37m
£80–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ieper Markt perron 1 to Torhout Station perron 491
2. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoria814
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
13h 44m
£43–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ypres to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
6h 35m
£97–143
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 20m
£90–242
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ypres 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 27m
£76–283
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Ypres 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
8h 14m
£102–374
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 21m
£132–343

Ypres to Cardiff by train, bus, and subway

91Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Cardiff Central via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Tanneurs, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Markt perron 1 to University RE via Torhout Station perron 3, Brugge Station perron C9, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 23m.

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