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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Cardiff takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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.

9h 51m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£258
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
7h 24m
£217–372

Utrecht to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 52m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 20m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 49m • 5 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 23m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 6m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 497.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 24m.

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