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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leeuwarden via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Cardiff and Leeuwarden is 1003 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 10h 34m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leeuwarden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leeuwarden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden is to train via Brussels which takes 10h 34m and costs €210 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:33 PM in Cardiff and 10:33 PM in Leeuwarden.

Where does the Cardiff to Leeuwarden train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 722+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Cardiff to Leeuwarden - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
10h 34m
€219–654
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to DrachtenN44 / ...
19h 20m
€58–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leeuwarden
9h 28m
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 Leeuwarden
7h 15m
€110–405
Train
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 Zuid to Leeuwarden
10h 51m
€150–560
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 Zuid
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden
11h 44m
€140–451
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 Leeuwarden
10h 36m
€184–268
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 Leeuwarden
7h 35m
€102–318
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 Leeuwarden
8h 31m
€117–375
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 Gouda to Leeuwarden
8h 18m
€189–527
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
8h 23m
€169–505
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 Leeuwarden
9h 3m
€151–549
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 Leeuwarden
9h 29m
€172–533

Cardiff to Leeuwarden by train and subway

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10h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,002.7 km
Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leeuwarden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 19h 20m.

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