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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stavoren is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stavoren is to fly and train and ferry which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stavoren?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stavoren. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stavoren via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Schiphol Airport and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stavoren?

The distance between Cardiff and Stavoren is 899 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stavoren without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 11m and costs €140 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Cardiff to Stavoren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stavoren train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stavoren?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stavoren is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs €230 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Stavoren?

Stavoren is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:13 PM in Cardiff and 5:13 PM in Stavoren.

Where does the Cardiff to Stavoren train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stavoren?

There are 681+ hotels available in Stavoren.

Cardiff to Stavoren - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Stavoren by train, ferry, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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, ferry
best
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 Centraal to Enkhuizen
4. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
11h 11m
€140–463
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
4. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
19h
€65–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Stavoren
9h 14m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train, ferry
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
4. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
8h 7m
€93–273
Train
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
5. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Stavoren
12h 2m
€233–576
Bus
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 Heerenveen075
20h 18m
€67–177
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 Stavoren
10h 23m
€179–258
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
7h 57m
€111–369
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train, ferry
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
4. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
9h
€108–359
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, ferry
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
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
5. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
9h 36m
€136–339
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, ferry
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
5. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
9h 38m
€144–495
Train, train to Exeter, fly, ferry
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizen
5. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
10h 3m
€169–499

Cardiff to Stavoren by bus and train

5Weekly Services

20h 18mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.8 km
Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stavoren via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Schiphol Airport, and Leeuwarden in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Stavoren via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation, Sneek, Busstation, and Sneek in around 20h 18m.

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