Heerlen to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heerlen and Cardiff takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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.

8h 13m
Duration: 486 mi
Distance: £251
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 37m

£196–395

Heerlen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Heerlen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:48 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
1:48 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 12:39 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
9:47 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 48m • 4 changes
10:47 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
12:47 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:18 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
10:18 AM → 4:33 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:34 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
9:48 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
9:48 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen, Netherlands and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Cardiff Central via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 37m.

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