Detmold to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Cardiff takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Cardiff. 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 17m
Duration: 649 mi
Distance: £331
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

11h 46m

£276–493

Detmold to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Detmold and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:40 PM → 12:39 PM
Arrives next day
16h 59m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:40 AM → 4:36 PM
9h 56m • 5 changes
9:40 AM → 6:36 PM
9h 56m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:41 PM
10h 1m • 5 changes
8:40 PM → 2:33 PM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:40 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 54m • 5 changes
11:40 AM → 8:34 PM
9h 54m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:36 PM
9h 56m • 5 changes
3:40 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
17h 26m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:40 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 57m • 5 changes
9:40 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 57m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:48 PM
10h 8m • 5 changes
3:40 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:40 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 57m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:48 PM
10h 8m • 5 changes
3:40 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 5 changes
8:40 PM → 12:37 PM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:40 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 57m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:48 PM
10h 8m • 5 changes
3:40 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 5 changes
8:40 PM → 12:37 PM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:40 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 57m • 5 changes
1:40 PM → 10:48 PM
10h 8m • 5 changes
3:40 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detmold to Cardiff? 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 Detmold, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Cardiff Central via Bielefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 46m.

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