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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £65 - £180 and takes 17h 22m.

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 42m and costs £85 - £340.

How far is it from Groningen to Cardiff?

The distance between Groningen and Cardiff is 633 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 via Brussels which takes 10h 25m and costs £230 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Groningen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Cardiff train from?

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

What is the time difference between Groningen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Groningen. It is currently 4:05 AM in Groningen and 3:05 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Groningen to Cardiff train arrive?

Groningen to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Groningen to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: 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 Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

There are 11 ways to get from Groningen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 25m
£237–444
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
17h 22m
£67–174
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 50m
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
6h 42m
£86–334
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 40m
£139–330
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 59m
£133–233
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 14m
£95–259
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 11m
£187–437
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 34m
£122–292
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 10m
£155–420
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 46m
£142–355

Groningen to Cardiff by train and subway

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10h 25mAverage Duration

£237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.5 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Cardiff Central via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 25m.

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