The average train between Cardiff and Utrecht takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Utrecht. 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 Utrecht at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Utrecht station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Cardiff to Utrecht train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Utrecht train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Cardiff to Utrecht train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Utrecht is 574.8 km. The road distance is 800 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Utrecht Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 56m.