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How to get fromAmsterdam to Cardiffby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.trainEurostar
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentraltrainLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 52m
    £102–431

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to London VictoriabusN824
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    16h 11m
    £55–141

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
    8h 12m

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeAMS - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 44m
    £73–244

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
    9h 16m
    £141–200

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeAMS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 10m
    £57–171

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeAMS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 31m
    £72–244

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeAMS - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 18m
    £132–374

  9. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeAMS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 15m
    £129–364

Amsterdam to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Cardiff Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to University RE via London Victoria in around 16h 11m.

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