Cardiff to Rotterdam Trains

Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotterdam takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration: 745 km
Distance: €317
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

6h 29m

€265–446

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 29m.

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