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Twelve ways to Travel from Cardiff to Spa

Composite routes from Cardiff to Spa

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$240.50
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$822.76
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$949.33

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$405.05

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Liège
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$94.93
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$36.71

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Pepinster
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Verviers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Train from Louvain to Verviers-Central
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Verviers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Pepinster
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.44–$8.23
Train from Pepinster to Spa-Géronstère
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.68–$6.96

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Spa is to bus and train which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Spa is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Spa. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at SPA Place Royale via London Victoria, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C and VERVIERS Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Spa. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Spa?

The distance between Cardiff and Spa is 750 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Spa without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cardiff to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Spa bus from?

Cardiff to Spa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Spa train from?

Cardiff to Spa train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Spa?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Spa is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 17h.

Where does the Cardiff to Spa bus arrive?

Cardiff to Spa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Spa?

Spa is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:14 in Cardiff and 12:14 in Spa.

Where does the Cardiff to Spa train arrive?

Cardiff to Spa train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Spa. Prices start at $93.32 per night.
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