Cardiff to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leeuwarden takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. 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.

13h 27m
Duration: 1,003 km
Distance: €354
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 Leeuwardentrain

9h 58m

€292–516

Cardiff to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 3:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:45 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:44 PM
10h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:50 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 25m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 24m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:20 AM → 9:44 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 32m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
16h 27m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 12:44 PM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:45 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 5m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:44 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:45 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 58m.

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