What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to bus which costs €60 - €180 and takes 19h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Groningen via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Groningen?

The distance between Cardiff and Groningen is 993 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €160 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Groningen?

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Cardiff to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Groningen bus from?

Cardiff to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Groningen train from?

Cardiff to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Groningen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 19h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Groningen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:10 AM in Cardiff and 10:10 AM in Groningen.

Where does the Cardiff to Groningen train arrive?

Cardiff to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Groningen?

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

Cardiff to Groningen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningen
9h 58m
€166–576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
19h 1m
€62–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningen
9h 48m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 12m
€110–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
12h 42m
€247–463
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Groningen
10h 57m
€188–267
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 26m
€101–320
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 25m
€112–382
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningen
8h 25m
€201–556
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 26m
€174–530
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
9h 1m
€155–562
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
9h 16m
€171–555

Cardiff to Groningen by bus

52Weekly Buses

19h 1mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.7 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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 9h 58m. 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 1m.

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