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 - £90 and takes 15h 38m.

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 5h 33m and costs £170 - £310.

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 Lüdenscheid and arriving at University RE via Brussels-North train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

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 5h 33m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 5h 33m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leuven and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 10:26 PM in Leuven and 9:26 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

Q: 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 5h 33m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Leuven to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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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 / ...
5h 33m
£177–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
15h 38m
£51–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
6h 40m
£198–242
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 14m
£78–244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
9h 15m
£65–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
7h 44m
£112–205
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 9m
£77–198
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
5h 58m
£134–351
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain 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
6h 35m
£100–365
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain 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
6h 55m
£94–299
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 10m
£109–264

Leuven to Cardiff by train and subway

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.3 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to University RE via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, and London Victoria in around 15h 38m.

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