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Cardiff to Nijmegen trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Nijmegen takes 10h 6m 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 6m
Duration
804 km
Distance
€281
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
  4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train
8h 16m
€226–401

Cardiff to Nijmegen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Nijmegen. 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 Nijmegen at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 19m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 24m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)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.

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  • Distance: 804.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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 16m.

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