The average train between Bristol and Groningen takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 4 times a day between Bristol and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Groningen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Bristol to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Groningen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Bristol to Groningen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Groningen is 652.2 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 40m.