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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at University RE via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Cardiff?

The distance between Utrecht and Cardiff is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Cardiff without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 37m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Utrecht to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Cardiff bus from?

Utrecht to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Cardiff train from?

Utrecht to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Cardiff is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 37m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Utrecht to Cardiff bus arrive?

Utrecht to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

What is the time difference between Utrecht and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Utrecht. It is currently 8:30 PM in Utrecht and 7:30 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Utrecht to Cardiff train arrive?

Utrecht to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Utrecht to Cardiff?

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Utrecht to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

There are 12 ways to get from Utrecht to Cardiff by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
5h 3m
£75–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Brussels Southbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
14h 22m
£60–124
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 37m
£207–375
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 52m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 23m
£80–224
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£169–419
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 50m
£111–257
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 54m
£176–433
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m
£144–395
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal 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 41m
£125–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal 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 19m
£64–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 1m
£112–193

Utrecht to Cardiff by train and subway

64Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

£207Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Utrecht to Cardiff.

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to University RE via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria in around 14h 22m.

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