Cardiff to Gladbeck Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gladbeck takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Gladbeck. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 24m
Duration: 930 km
Distance: €364
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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9h 26m

€260–586

Cardiff to Gladbeck train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Gladbeck. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gladbeck at 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:18 PM → 2:20 PM
Arrives next day
17h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:50 PM
9h • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:36 PM
8h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:36 PM
8h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:36 PM
8h 46m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 4:20 PM
9h • 5 changes
8:51 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 29m • 5 changes
9:19 AM → 7:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 8:20 PM
9h • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 16m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 10:36 PM
9h 16m • 5 changes
3:17 PM → 5:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 5 changes
5:20 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 1m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 10:50 PM
9h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Gladbeck? 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 Gladbeck, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to GLA West Bf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 9h 26m.

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