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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to train and fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 21m.

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 55m and costs €75 - €300.

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, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Utrecht?

The distance between Cardiff and Utrecht is 802 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 5m and costs €130 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Cardiff to Utrecht, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Utrecht?

Utrecht is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:05 AM in Cardiff and 9:05 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Utrecht?

There are 592+ hotels available in Utrecht.

Cardiff to Utrecht - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Utrecht by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, train, bus, 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 5m
€130–472
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 21m
€66–221
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Utrechtcar
7h 53m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 55m
€78–300
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
9h 17m
€96–411
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 Utrechtcar
9h 7m
€145–221
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 43m
€160–432
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 12m
€71–287
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 9m
€143–398
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 37m
€121–457

Cardiff to Utrecht by train and subway

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7h 5mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 5m.

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