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Cardiff to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Groningen takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times 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.

12h 22m
Duration
1,013 km
Distance
€367
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
11h
€280–523

Cardiff to Groningen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,013.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

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

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 11h.

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