The average train between Essen and Cardiff takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Essen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Essen to Cardiff train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Essen and Cardiff is 705.4 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 34m.
