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How to get fromCardiff to Leeuwardenby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Leeuwarden by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    10h 38m
    €322–546

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus bus
    3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Leeuwardentrain train
    17h 53m
    €87–151

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leeuwardencar car
    9h 32m
    €305–384

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    7h 46m
    €94–283

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain train
    10h 51m
    €163–349

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    18h 45m
    €88–140

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Leeuwardencar car
    10h 41m
    €198–339

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    7h 45m
    €104–364

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    8h 28m
    €136–356

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    8h 31m
    €188–474

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain train
    8h 38m
    €230–521

  12. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    8h 59m
    €219–527

  13. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    9h 41m
    €194–483

Cardiff to Leeuwarden by train and subway

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leeuwarden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Leeuwarden via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 45m.

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