The average train between Reading and Groningen takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Groningen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Reading to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Reading to Groningen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Groningen is 548 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 40m.