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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to drive and car ferry which costs €150 - €230 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Utrecht is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €200 - €500.

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 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Utrecht?

The distance between Cardiff and Utrecht is 814 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 52m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 9:48 PM in Cardiff and 10:48 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 train ticket from Cardiff to Utrecht?

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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, train, plane, 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 52m
€175–465
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 56m
€123–375
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
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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5h 55m
€202–493
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
€155–223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 48m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 33m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 39m
€153–399
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, 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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
8h 40m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, 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 bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
8h 37m

Cardiff to Utrecht by train and subway

47Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.6 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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 52m.

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