Train Groningen to Cardiff from £287 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Cardiff takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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.

11h 24m
Duration: 629 mi
Distance: £287
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

10h 48m

£238–434

Groningen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Groningen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:48 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

6:48 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:11 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

8:48 AM → 6:36 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 8:36 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
1:48 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Groningen 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.

Map of how to get from Groningen to Cardiff.

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Distance: 629.4 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Cardiff Central via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 48m.

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