The average train between Groningen and Southampton takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Southampton. 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 Groningen and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Southampton station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Groningen to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Groningen to Southampton train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Southampton is 602.2 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Southampton Central via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 48m.