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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £180 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs £95 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at University RE via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Groningen to Cardiff?

The distance between Groningen and Cardiff is 620 miles.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs £110 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Groningen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Cardiff bus from?

Groningen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Cardiff train from?

Groningen to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Groningen to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs £110 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 18h 42m.

Where does the Groningen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Groningen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Groningen. It is currently 5:31 PM in Groningen and 4:31 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Groningen to Cardiff train arrive?

Groningen to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Groningen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Groningen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 36m
£119–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus 814
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
18h 42m
£49–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
14h 11m
£109–351
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Groningen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
9h 49m
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
6h 48m
£99–334
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Groningen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
10h 53m
£164–234
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 6m
£82–283
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 8m
£158–474
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 28m
£82–334
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 7m
£150–472
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 42m
£126–374
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 43m
£129–507

Groningen to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 616.9 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Cardiff Central via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to University RE via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and London Victoria in around 18h 42m.

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