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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 15h 58m.

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 21m and costs £70 - £300.

How far is it from Schiphol to Cardiff?

The distance between Schiphol and Cardiff is 505 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 via Brussels which takes 8h 38m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Schiphol to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Schiphol and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Schiphol. It is currently 2:52 PM in Schiphol and 1:52 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Schiphol to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Schiphol to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
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 38m
£220–402
Train, bus
cheapest
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 to University REbus 507 / ...
15h 58m
£63–132
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 21m
£70–296
Train
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 39m
£129–279
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
£108–195
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 53m
£80–221
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 51m
£176–400
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 14m
£111–254
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 50m
£144–382
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 25m
£131–317

Schiphol to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

57Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£220Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Schiphol to Cardiff.

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Distance: 501.9 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 38m.

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