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Trip Overview

The average train between Mechernich and Cardiff takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechernich 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 41m
Duration
548 mi
Distance
£291
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
9h 1m
£245–436

Mechernich to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Mechernich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechernich is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 54m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 48m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 47m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 47m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 52m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 547.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Mechernich, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 1m.

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