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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Vlaardingen?

The distance between Cardiff and Vlaardingen is 756 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Vlaardingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Vlaardingen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 39m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Vlaardingen?

Vlaardingen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:54 AM in Cardiff and 7:54 AM in Vlaardingen.

Where does the Cardiff to Vlaardingen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Vlaardingen?

There are 794+ hotels available in Vlaardingen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen 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
6h 53m
€124–378
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 / ...
14h 39m
€42–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vlaardingen
7h 52m
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 Schiedam Centrum
5h 57m
€76–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
10h 18m
€98–370
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 Vlaardingen
9h
€144–213
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 Schiedam Centrum
5h 47m
€92–333
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 19m
€151–385
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 Schiedam Centrum
6h 50m
€99–323
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 Schiedam Centrum
7h 26m
€133–470
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Schiphol Airport to Schiedam Centrum
7h 53m
€152–462

Cardiff to Vlaardingen by train and subway

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6h 53mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.9 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Schiedam Centrum via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 14h 39m.

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