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How to get fromCardiff to Groningenby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Rotterdam

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    10h 2m
    €151–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 814
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N44 / ...
    19h 32m
    €80–165

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Groningenbus bus
    18h 57m
    €119–188

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar car
    9h 52m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 28m
    €100–280

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain train
    10h 57m
    €167–512

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar car
    11h 6m
    €161–268

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 33m
    €96–390

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 25m
    €136–309

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 19m
    €188–486

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    8h 28m
    €205–503

  12. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 48m
    €179–492

  13. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    9h 21m
    €212–517

Cardiff to Groningen by train and subway

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Groningen central station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 19h 32m.

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