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 €50 - €140 and takes 15h 48m.

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 39m and costs €85 - €310.

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 48m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leiden?

The distance between Cardiff and Leiden is 784 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 18m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 48m.

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 6:04 PM in Cardiff and 7:04 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 1649+ hotels available in Leiden.

Cardiff to Leiden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Leiden 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 18m
€128–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
15h 48m
€53–131
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
10h 56m
€120–404
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 58m
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 39m
€86–310
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 7m
€154–223
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 59m
€70–223
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 42m
€158–402
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 52m
€93–300
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
6h 26m
€117–313

Cardiff to Leiden by train and subway

32Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.5 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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 18m. 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 48m.

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