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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leiden is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €85 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria, Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leiden?

The distance between Cardiff and Leiden is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cardiff to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leiden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:12 PM in Cardiff and 10:12 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Cardiff to Leiden train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1626+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Leiden 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 20m
€132–456
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Hague
15h 15m
€43–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
7h 59m
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
4h 53m
€82–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
15h 45m
€56–164
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 Leiden
9h 8m
€153–217
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
4h 42m
€86–280
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
5h 56m
€84–289
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 40m
€165–437
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
5h 58m
€150–412
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 34m
€136–467

Cardiff to Leiden by train and subway

49Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Leiden.

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Distance: 784.5 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria, Dover, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 15h 15m.

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