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

The cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £370.

Is there a direct train between Vlaardingen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum and arriving at Cardiff Central via Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Vlaardingen to Cardiff?

The distance between Vlaardingen and Cardiff is 472 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Cardiff without a car is to train via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum which takes 7h 14m and costs £250 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Vlaardingen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlaardingen to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Vlaardingen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Cardiff is to train via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum which takes 7h 14m and costs £250 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 15h 12m.

What is the time difference between Vlaardingen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Vlaardingen. It is currently 8:07 AM in Vlaardingen and 7:07 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Vlaardingen to Cardiff train arrive?

Vlaardingen to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Vlaardingen 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 via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum
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 / ...
7h 14m
£255–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
15h 12m
£37–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
7h 50m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
5h 40m
£83–287
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 49m
£114–456
Bus via Vlaardingen, Holysingel
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
15h 55m
£37–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
8h 54m
£128–187
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum 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
6h 7m
£62–206
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 40m
£132–363
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum 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
7h 29m
£81–272
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum 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
7h 9m
£134–397
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum 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
7h 44m
£114–313

Vlaardingen to Cardiff by subway and train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.6 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum to Cardiff Central via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schiedam Centrum to University RE via Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Central Station, and London Victoria in around 15h 12m.

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