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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Cardiff takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 17m
Duration
630 mi
Distance
£304
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
9h 25m
£247–427

Groningen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Groningen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)18h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 20m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 23m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 1m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 48m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 48m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Cardiff? 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.

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  • Distance: 629.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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 9h 25m.

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