The average train between Sunderland and Groningen takes 16h 34m and the fastest train takes 12h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 3 times a day between Sunderland and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Groningen at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 16h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Groningen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
Sunderland to Groningen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Groningen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Sunderland to Groningen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Groningen is 551.2 km. The road distance is 1,204 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Groningen via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 11h 10m.