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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to bus via Dover which costs £35 - £80 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £130 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cardiff is 348 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 47m and costs £160 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cardiff bus from?

Rotterdam to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 47m and costs £160 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 1:01 PM in Rotterdam and 12:01 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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Rotterdam to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
3h 58m
£137–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
14h 41m
£37–114
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£165–496
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
7h 32m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
4h 54m
£83–273
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 20m
£62–186
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
6h 51m
£83–257
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 50m
£258–374
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dover814
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
16h 7m
£39–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
8h 36m
£129–183

Rotterdam to Cardiff by bus

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14h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to University RE via London Victoria in around 14h 41m.

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