Cardiff to Assen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Assen takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 10m
Duration: 986 km
Distance: €377
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain

10h 14m

€305–521

Cardiff to Assen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Assen at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:19 PM → 5:55 PM
Arrives next day
21h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 35m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
15h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 37m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 10h 14m.

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