The average train between York and Groningen takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 5 times a day between York and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Groningen at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Groningen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Groningen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
York to Groningen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Groningen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your York to Groningen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between York and Groningen is 511.3 km. The road distance is 1,079 km.
You can take a train from York to Groningen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 33m.