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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at University RE via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Cardiff?

The distance between Schiphol and Cardiff is 505 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 37m and costs £230 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Schiphol to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Cardiff bus from?

Schiphol to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Cardiff train from?

Schiphol to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Cardiff is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 37m and costs £230 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Schiphol to Cardiff bus arrive?

Schiphol to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Schiphol and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Schiphol. It is currently 2:30 AM in Schiphol and 1:30 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Schiphol to Cardiff train arrive?

Schiphol to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Schiphol to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Schiphol to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 37m
£230–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
16h 43m
£62–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Schiphol to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 20m
£221–275
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 55m
£73–282
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 31m
£223–380
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
10h 11m
£82–155
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Schiphol to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 24m
£134–237
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£67–216
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 16m
£171–438
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£100–271
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£139–369

Schiphol to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.1 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Cardiff Central via Schiphol, Airport, Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to University RE via Schiphol Noord, Knooppunt Schiphol Noord, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and London Victoria in around 16h 43m.

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