The average train between Cardiff and Assen takes 12h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Assen. 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 Assen at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Assen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Assen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Assen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
Cardiff to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Cardiff to Assen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Assen is 683.9 km. The road distance is 986 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Assen 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 43m.