Cardiff to Rotterdam Trains

Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotterdam takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. 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 51m
Duration: 745 km
Distance: €307
Average price: Every 4 hours
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

6h 31m

€255–431

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:20 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:19 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
4:50 PM → 9:02 AM
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15h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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
12:50 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 7:02 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:35 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 9:32 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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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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.

Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Train via Brussels

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:19 AM → 7:02 PM

12:50 PM → 8:02 PM

2:18 PM → 10:02 PM

4:50 PM → 9:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM

8:38 AM → 5:02 PM

10:19 AM → 7:02 PM

12:50 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM

8:38 AM → 5:02 PM

10:19 AM → 7:02 PM

12:50 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM

8:38 AM → 5:02 PM

10:19 AM → 6:02 PM

12:50 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:32 PM

7:50 AM → 2:32 PM

9:19 AM → 5:02 PM

10:20 AM → 7:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:35 AM → 5:02 PM

10:20 AM → 6:02 PM

12:20 PM → 8:02 PM

2:20 PM → 9:32 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:32 PM

8:38 AM → 5:02 PM

10:19 AM → 7:02 PM

12:50 PM → 8:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

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4:50 PM → 9:02 AM
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