The average train between Rotterdam and Cardiff takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Rotterdam to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rotterdam to Cardiff train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rotterdam and Cardiff is 529.9 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cardiff Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 6h 41m.