The average train between Groningen and Portsmouth takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Portsmouth. 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 3 times a day between Groningen and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Portsmouth? 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 Groningen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Groningen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Groningen to Portsmouth train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Portsmouth is 588.8 km. The road distance is 877 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Portsmouth & Southsea via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 55m.