The average train between Blackpool and Groningen takes 13h 19m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Blackpool and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Groningen at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





11h 43m • 5 changes





11h 20m • 5 changes





12h 19m • 5 changes





13h 17m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Groningen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Blackpool to Groningen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Groningen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Blackpool to Groningen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Groningen is 638.8 km. The road distance is 1,118 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Groningen via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 10h 57m.