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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gouda is to bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gouda is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gouda?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gouda. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gouda via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gouda?

The distance between Cardiff and Gouda is 769 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gouda without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Cardiff to Gouda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gouda train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gouda?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gouda is to train which takes 7h and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 15h 13m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Gouda?

Gouda is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:47 AM in Cardiff and 9:47 AM in Gouda.

Where does the Cardiff to Gouda train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Gouda?

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Where can I stay near Gouda?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Gouda by train, bus, car, car 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h
€127–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
15h 13m
€50–171
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gouda
7h 46m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
5h 37m
€79–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
8h 41m
€103–405
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 Gouda
8h 55m
€149–218
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 Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
5h 26m
€95–336
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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
5h 24m
€157–388
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 Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
6h 30m
€97–336
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 Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
7h 8m
€136–482
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 Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
7h 33m
€155–464

Cardiff to Gouda by bus and train

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15h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 769.4 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gouda via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Gouda via London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 15h 13m.

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