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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cardiff takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. 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.

8h 39m
Duration
487 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
7h 13m
£216–369

Leiden to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 51m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 53m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 22m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 24m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 21m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 20m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 20m • 4 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.

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  • Distance: 486.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 13m.

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