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There are 13 ways to get from Wales to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 27m
    €265–461

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    15h
    €73–116

  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 Rotterdamcar car
    7h 36m
    €259–317

  4. 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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 25m
    €95–359

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    6h 59m
    €135–296

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    7h 11m
    €280–456

  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 Rotterdamcar car
    8h 44m
    €152–272

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    4h 17m
    €197–456

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

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 23m
    €79–262

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

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 2m
    €118–337

  11. Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LPL - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 1m
    €86–271

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

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 14m
    €87–263

  13. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAN - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 33m
    €102–283

Wales to Rotterdam by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h.

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