Cardiff to Heerlen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Heerlen takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Heerlen. 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 38m
Duration: 782 km
Distance: €319
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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7h 31m

€245–465

Cardiff to Heerlen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Heerlen. 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 Heerlen at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:17 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:17 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 10:47 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Heerlen? 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.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heerlen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 31m.

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