The average train between Heerlen and Cardiff takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Heerlen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Heerlen to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Cardiff train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Heerlen to Cardiff train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Cardiff is 641.6 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Cardiff Central via Liège-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 8h 26m.