Utrecht to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Cardiff takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. 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 3m
Duration: 497 mi
Distance: £268
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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8h 17m

£217–388

Utrecht to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:58 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
17h 31m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:44 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 49m • 5 changes
9:44 AM → 4:33 PM
7h 49m • 5 changes
11:58 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 36m • 5 changes
1:58 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 36m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 54m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 39m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 54m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 39m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 54m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 39m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 54m • 5 changes
7:58 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 39m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 54m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 10m • 5 changes
10:58 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 39m • 5 changes
12:58 PM → 7:11 PM
7h 13m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Cardiff Central via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 17m.

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