Cardiff to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leeuwarden takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 55m
Duration: 1,003 km
Distance: €369
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain

9h 56m

€307–526

Cardiff to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden at 3:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:44 PM
10h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 24m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 25m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 9:44 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 10:44 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 32m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
16h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leeuwarden? 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 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 9h 56m.

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