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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 54m.

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 4h 19m and costs £160 - £400.

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 54m.

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 7h 7m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cardiff is 465 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 7h 7m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 7h 7m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 54m.

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 9:33 PM in Rotterdam and 8:33 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, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, 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 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 7m
£202–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
14h 54m
£59–122
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 22m
£129–444
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 7m
£119–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
8h 42m
£104–182
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
4h 19m
£160–392
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
5h 1m
£76–230
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 17m
£80–225
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 44m
£112–248

Rotterdam to Cardiff by train and subway

57Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

£202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.7 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to University RE via London Victoria in around 14h 54m.

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