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 £35 - £110 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £300.

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 32m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cardiff is 467 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 7m and costs £250 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 which takes 6h 7m and costs £250 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 14h 32m.

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 9:44 AM in Rotterdam and 8:44 AM 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 bus ticket from Rotterdam to Cardiff?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cardiff by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 7m
£253–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
14h 32m
£37–110
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 31m
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 16m
£57–198
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 35m
£154–469
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North RoadUk940 / ...
16h 2m
£44–120
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 35m
£129–189
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
5h 3m
£83–291
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
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
5h 8m
£135–360
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 40m
£76–271
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
6h 18m
£129–391
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
6h 53m
£109–307

Rotterdam to Cardiff by train and bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 463.8 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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., St Pancras International Station, Cleveland Terrace, and London Paddington in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to University RE via London Victoria in around 14h 32m.

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