Leiden to Cardiff Trains

Leiden to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cardiff takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. 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 59m
Duration: 487 mi
Distance: £271
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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

8h 5m

£231–393

Leiden to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:16 AM → 12:37 PM
12h 21m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:04 PM → 7:11 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:46 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
1:02 PM → 7:11 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 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 5m.

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