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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Kingsway GR via The Hague and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

How far is it from Leiden to Cardiff?

The distance between Leiden and Cardiff is 490 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Cardiff without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 25m and costs £200 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Leiden to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Cardiff bus from?

Leiden to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Cardiff train from?

Leiden to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leiden to Cardiff is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 25m and costs £200 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Leiden to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leiden to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 5:39 PM in Leiden and 4:39 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Leiden to Cardiff train arrive?

Leiden to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Cardiff?

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Leiden to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Leiden and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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There are 12 ways to get from Leiden to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 25m
£206–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
15h 32m
£61–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 2m
£217–269
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 9m
£70–213
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 18m
£207–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
9h 50m
£90–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 6m
£112–201
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 57m
£79–294
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 59m
£173–445
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£165–478
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 39m
£115–247
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 25m
£143–410

Leiden to Cardiff by train and subway

127Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

£206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.7 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Kingsway GR via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and London Victoria in around 15h 32m.

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