The average train between Birmingham and Groningen takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 5 times a day between Birmingham and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Groningen at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Groningen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Birmingham to Groningen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Groningen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Birmingham to Groningen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Groningen is 574.1 km. The road distance is 958 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Groningen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 12m.