The average train between Cardiff and Leeuwarden takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leeuwarden. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leeuwarden? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Cardiff to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Cardiff to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Leeuwarden is 639.4 km. The road distance is 981 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leeuwarden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 10h.