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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 16h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Utrecht station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Utrecht Central Station via London Victoria and Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Utrecht Centraal via Paddington station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Utrecht?

The distance between Cardiff and Utrecht is 813 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Cardiff to Utrecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Utrecht bus from?

Cardiff to Utrecht bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Utrecht train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Utrecht bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Utrecht?

Utrecht is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:26 PM in Cardiff and 3:26 PM in Utrecht.

Where does the Cardiff to Utrecht train arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Utrecht?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Utrecht 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
7h 51m
€131–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Utrecht Central StationN31
16h 26m
€44–132
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
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
10h 56m
€122–410
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Utrecht
7h 47m
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 Utrecht Centraal
4h 54m
€88–318
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 Utrecht
8h 55m
€154–223
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 Utrecht Centraal
5h 15m
€72–231
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 Utrecht Centraal
6h 7m
€95–308
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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
5h 53m
€164–399
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
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
6h 41m
€120–321
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 Utrecht Centraal
6h 43m
€129–455

Cardiff to Utrecht by train and subway

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7h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 813.5 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Utrecht Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Utrecht Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Rotterdam Central Station in around 16h 26m.

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