Cardiff to Groningen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Groningen takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. 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 27m
Duration: 1,013 km
Distance: €382
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain

10h 31m

€308–526

Cardiff to Groningen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:20 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 52m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
9h 52m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 12:12 PM
Arrives next day
17h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:12 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:12 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:12 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:12 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:12 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:12 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:12 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:12 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:12 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:12 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:12 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 10:12 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:12 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 5:12 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 8:12 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:12 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 1:12 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Groningen? 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 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 10h 31m.

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