Cardiff to Nijmegen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nijmegen takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 11m
Duration: 804 km
Distance: €292
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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8h 38m

€244–409

Cardiff to Nijmegen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Nijmegen. 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 Nijmegen at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:20 PM → 1:43 PM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:43 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:43 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 7:43 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:43 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 11:53 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:43 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 9:43 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:43 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 9:43 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:43 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 9:43 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:43 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 7:43 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 9:43 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nijmegen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 8h 38m.

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