The average train between Groningen and Reading takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Reading. 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 5 times a day between Groningen and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Reading station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Groningen to Reading train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Reading train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Groningen to Reading train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Reading is 548 km. The road distance is 838 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Reading via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 42m.