Cardiff to Utrecht Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Utrecht takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Utrecht. 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 36m
Duration: 812 km
Distance: €209
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain

7h 56m

€141–288

Cardiff to Utrecht train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
8:22 PM → 1:27 PM
Arrives next day
16h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
3:17 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:27 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:27 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:19 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:27 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Utrecht? 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 Utrecht, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Utrecht Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 56m.

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