Train Groningen to Cardiff from £315 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Cardiff takes 11h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 630 mi
Distance: £315
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 25m

£243–454

Groningen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Groningen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 4:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 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, May 19, 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 Wednesday, May 20, 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 Thursday, May 21, 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, May 22, 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, May 23, 2026

5:36 AM → 2:37 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 4:36 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
9:48 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
11:48 AM → 8:36 PM
8h 48m • 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: 629.5 mi
Duration: 11h 12m

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 25m.

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