What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alkmaar via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alkmaar?

The distance between Cardiff and Alkmaar is 855 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alkmaar without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €120 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alkmaar bus from?

Cardiff to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alkmaar train from?

Cardiff to Alkmaar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 18h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alkmaar?

Alkmaar is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:54 PM in Cardiff and 3:54 PM in Alkmaar.

Where does the Cardiff to Alkmaar train arrive?

Cardiff to Alkmaar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2300+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Cardiff to Alkmaar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Alkmaar by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
8h 10m
€127–477
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
18h 3m
€50–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaar
8h 42m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
5h 10m
€90–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
10h 29m
€118–362
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Alkmaar
9h 51m
€164–238
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
5h 29m
€85–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
6h 26m
€97–290
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
6h 21m
€149–421
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Haarlem
6h 54m
€171–438
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
7h
€136–491

Cardiff to Alkmaar by train and subway

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 855.4 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alkmaar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 18h 3m.

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