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Rotterdam to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Cardiff takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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.

7h 53m
Duration
463 mi
Distance
£255
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 44m
£207–384

Rotterdam to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 462.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 44m.

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