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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to line 180 bus and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at University RE via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Cardiff?

The distance between Schiphol and Cardiff is 506 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Schiphol to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Cardiff bus from?

Schiphol to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 17h 41m.

Where does the Schiphol to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Schiphol and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Schiphol. It is currently 11:32 AM in Schiphol and 10:32 AM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1681+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Schiphol to Cardiff - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Schiphol to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 8m
£113–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
17h 41m
£63–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Schiphol to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 20m
Line 180 bus, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Schiphol, Knooppunt Noordbus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
5h 28m
£65–276
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport 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
8h 37m
£199–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
18h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Schiphol to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 29m
£113–178
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 46m
£67–205
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 7m
£96–224
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£166–400
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 41m
£144–372
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 22m
£126–297
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 15m
£131–392

Schiphol to Cardiff by bus and train

52Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.1 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Cardiff Central via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to University RE via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and London Victoria in around 17h 41m.

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