There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 via Courtrai
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
6h 39m€177–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
14h€57–87Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
5h 32m€214–248Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
7h 34m€128–434Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
7h 37m€113–218Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Yprescar
6h 41m€110–206Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
8h 18m€116–340Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
8h 12m€111–268
Wales to Ypres by train, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Ypres is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Ypres is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 32m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Ieper Poternebrug via London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ypres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Wales and Ypres is 565 km.
The best way to get from Wales to Ypres without a car is to train via Courtrai which takes 6h 39m and costs €170 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Wales to Ypres, including transfers.
Wales to Ypres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Wales to Ypres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Ypres is to train via Courtrai which takes 6h 39m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Wales and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ypres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Ieper Poternebrug via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 14h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Ypres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ypres is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 8:31 AM in Wales and 9:31 AM in Ypres.
Wales to Ypres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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