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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £80 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Cardiff Central via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Cardiff?

The distance between Lelystad and Cardiff is 542 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs £100 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Lelystad to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Cardiff train from?

Lelystad to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

What is the time difference between Lelystad and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lelystad. It is currently 8:30 AM in Lelystad and 7:30 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Lelystad to Cardiff train arrive?

Lelystad to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Lelystad to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), 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 Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
9h
£107–437
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Amsterdam Zuid
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria814
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
17h 20m
£49–147
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lelystad to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
8h 23m
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 58m
£58–205
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 11m
£162–532
Train, bus via Dover
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Den Haag Centraal
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Dover
3. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
18h 27m
£54–128
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lelystad to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
9h 27m
£146–214
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
5h 45m
£84–296
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 22m
£77–279
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 2m
£138–406
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h
£130–396
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 35m
£110–312

Lelystad to Cardiff by train and bus

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Distance: 539.3 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Cardiff Central via Almere Centrum, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., St Pancras International Station, Cleveland Terrace, and London Paddington in around 9h.

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