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 £60 - £130 and takes 14h 37m.

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 57m and costs £170 - £420.

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 Kingsway GR via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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 which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 37m.

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 4:52 PM in Rotterdam and 3:52 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cardiff train arrive?

Rotterdam to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. 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, car ferry, and bus

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

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Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
best
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
3h 57m
£170–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
14h 37m
£62–128
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 / ...
6h 46m
£122–256
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
13h 53m
£137–444
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 14m
£72–218
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 2m
£81–299
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
£112–252
Train via Brussels
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
6h 47m
£205–381
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
£211–261
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 38m
£108–203

Rotterdam to Cardiff by subway, car ferry, train, and foot

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Distance: 345.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cardiff Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kingsway GR via London Victoria in around 14h 37m.

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