What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Wales to Rotterdam?

The distance between Wales and Rotterdam is 746 km.

How do I travel from Wales to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €120 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Wales to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Rotterdam bus from?

Wales to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Rotterdam train from?

Wales to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Wales to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €120 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Wales to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Wales to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Wales and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 11:36 AM in Wales and 12:36 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Wales to Rotterdam train arrive?

Wales to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Rotterdam?

Book your Wales to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 812+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Wales to Rotterdam 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 Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 39m
€124–436
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
15h 9m
€38–149
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
13h 55m
€52–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
7h 32m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 7m
€88–317
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
8h 41m
€143–212
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 46m
€74–246
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 15m
€162–465
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 9m
€76–274
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 50m
€88–315
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 44m
€75–261
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 7m
€102–337

Wales to Rotterdam by train and subway

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6h 39mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Wales and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 55m.

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