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 €60 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

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 31m and costs €180 - €440.

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 7h 5m.

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 7h 5m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 7h 5m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Vlaardingen?

Vlaardingen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:45 AM in Cardiff and 11:45 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 656+ hotels available in Vlaardingen.

Cardiff to Vlaardingen - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Vlaardingen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 5m
€128–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
15h 10m
€64–133
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
4. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
13h 42m
€143–502
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vlaardingencar
7h 56m
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 Vlaardingencar
9h 10m
€115–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
5h 52m
€84–239
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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
5h 31m
€181–440
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
5h 57m
€80–349
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 48m
€120–268
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
7h 16m
€163–451

Cardiff to Vlaardingen by train and subway

48Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 756 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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 7h 5m. 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 15h 10m.

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