The average train between Aberdeen and Groningen takes 21h 21m and the fastest train takes 16h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 twice daily between Aberdeen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Groningen at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 21h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Groningen station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.
Aberdeen to Groningen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Groningen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Aberdeen to Groningen train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Groningen is 701.3 km. The road distance is 1,589 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Groningen via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 14h 52m.