The average train between Cardiff and Leuven takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leuven. 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 Leuven. 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 Leuven at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leuven? 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 Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leuven station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Cardiff to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cardiff to Leuven train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Leuven is 553.1 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 16m.