What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder is to train and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Den Helder, Station via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Hoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Den Helder via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Den Helder?

The distance between Cardiff and Den Helder is 897 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Den Helder without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €130 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Den Helder?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Cardiff to Den Helder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Den Helder bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Den Helder train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Den Helder?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Den Helder is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Den Helder bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Den Helder?

Den Helder is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:23 AM in Cardiff and 3:23 AM in Den Helder.

Where does the Cardiff to Den Helder train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Den Helder?

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Where can I stay near Den Helder?

There are 1979+ hotels available in Den Helder.

Cardiff to Den Helder - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Den Helder by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
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 Den Helder
9h 20m
€133–450
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
6h 19m
€80–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Hoorn, Station314 / ...
4. Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Helder, Station135
19h 7m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Den Helder
9h 18m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
5h 58m
€96–346
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 Sloterdijk
5. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
13h 14m
€143–451
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 Den Helder
10h 26m
€174–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
7h 12m
€103–336
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 Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
7h 12m
€176–461
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
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
7h 46m
€127–349
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
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
7h 47m
€137–483
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Helder
8h 13m
€156–475

Cardiff to Den Helder by train and subway

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9h 20mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.6 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Den Helder via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Den Helder, Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Hoorn, Station in around 19h 7m.

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