The average train between Cardiff and Groningen takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Cardiff 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 once daily between Cardiff and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Groningen at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Groningen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Cardiff to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Cardiff to Groningen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Groningen is 689.1 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 10h 48m.