Cardiff to Rotterdam Trains

Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotterdam takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 45m
Duration: 745 km
Distance: €322
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

7h 8m

€265–461

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:20 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 8m.

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