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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cardiff takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 54m
Duration
487 mi
Distance
£257
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 17m
£206–391

Leiden to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 486.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 17m.

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