Leiden to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cardiff takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 18m
Duration: 487 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

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7h 35m

£111–208

Leiden to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leiden and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:45 AM → 2:33 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:34 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 10:36 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
6:45 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
4:34 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
4:34 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
4:34 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:34 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
10:34 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
4:34 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:46 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:37 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Cardiff? 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 Leiden, Netherlands and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 35m.

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