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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Almere is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Almere is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Almere?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Almere. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Almere Stad, Hortus via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Muiden, P+R terrein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Almere. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Almere Centrum via Paddington station, London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Almere?

The distance between Cardiff and Almere is 625 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Almere without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cardiff to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Almere bus from?

Cardiff to Almere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Almere train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Almere?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Almere is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Almere bus arrive?

Cardiff to Almere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Almere train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Almere.

Cardiff to Almere - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Almere by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
5h 9m
€87–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
17h 17m
€50–140
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam CentraalEurostar
8h 52m
€125–460
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA
12h 5m
€125–427
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Almere
8h 11m
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
€74–228
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
€94–305
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Almere Centrum
6h 21m
€175–419
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
6h 56m
€122–330
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
6h 58m
€128–459
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 Almere
9h 19m
€164–238

Cardiff to Almere by train and subway

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Almere Centrum via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Almere Stad, Hortus via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, and Muiden, P+R terrein in around 17h 17m.

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