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Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotterdam takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

7h 13m
Duration
745 km
Distance
€156
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
6h 46m
€132–277

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 744.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 46m.

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