Cardiff to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leiden takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 37m
Duration: 783 km
Distance: €312
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain

7h 15m

€259–440

Cardiff to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 6:45 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:50 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 25m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:44 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 10:44 PM
7h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:20 AM → 6:45 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:45 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 11:45 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leiden? 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 Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 15m.

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