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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leiden is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 46m.

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 44m and costs €90 - €340.

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 Park Place and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

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 Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leiden?

The distance between Cardiff and Leiden is 783 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 via Brussels which takes 7h 51m and costs €240 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 via Brussels which takes 7h 51m and costs €240 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:55 AM in Cardiff and 11:55 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 51m
€243–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
15h 46m
€77–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 3m
€254–312
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
5h
€83–249
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 18m
€146–315
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
9h 12m
€142–245
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
4h 44m
€91–337
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 52m
€135–281
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 28m
€202–504
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 48m
€172–473
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
6h 43m
€205–461

Cardiff to Leiden by train and subway

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7h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783.3 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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 Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 15h 46m.

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