Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£232
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£247
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
6 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
6 h 57 m
Trains on 03 Sept
51
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to London will cost around £247 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £232.
To travel from Groningen to London you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 540 · IC 1542+
9167
IC 532 · IC 1534+
9167
IC 738 · IC 2638+
9167
IC 544 · IC 1546+
9167
IC 544 · IC 844 · IC 2644+
9167
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+
9157
IC 528 · IC 828 · IC 2628+
9133
IC 746 · IC 2646+
9364 · 9153
IC 742 · IC 2642+
9147
IC 726 · IC 2626+
9133Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 492 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£141 Average Price | £67 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to London:
A flight is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Groningen to London costing on average £67.
A flight is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to London costing on average £141.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
Coach takes on average 14h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 520 · IC 1522+ 9133 | 6:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · IC 820 · IC 2620+ 9133 | 6:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 520 · IC 1522+ 9147 | 6:18 Groningen station | 12h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9133 | 6:48 Groningen station | 8h09 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9147 | 6:48 Groningen station | 12h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9157 | 6:48 Groningen station | 14h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9157 | 7:18 Groningen station | 13h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9133 | 7:18 Groningen station | 7h39 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9147 | 7:18 Groningen station | 11h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9147 | 7:48 Groningen station | 11h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9157 | 7:48 Groningen station | 13h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9133 | 7:48 Groningen station | 7h09 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 528 · IC 828 · IC 2628+ 9133 | 8:18 Groningen station | 6h39 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 528 · IC 1530+ 9147 | 8:18 Groningen station | 10h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 528 · IC 1530+ 9157 | 8:18 Groningen station | 12h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9157 | 8:48 Groningen station | 12h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9167 | 8:48 Groningen station | 14h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9147 | 8:48 Groningen station | 10h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9167 | 9:18 Groningen station | 13h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9157 | 9:18 Groningen station | 11h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9147 | 9:18 Groningen station | 9h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9167 | 9:48 Groningen station | 13h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9157 | 9:48 Groningen station | 11h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9147 | 9:48 Groningen station | 9h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9167 | 10:18 Groningen station | 12h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9147 | 10:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9157 | 10:18 Groningen station | 10h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9157 | 10:48 Groningen station | 10h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9167 | 10:48 Groningen station | 12h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9147 | 10:48 Groningen station | 8h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9147 | 11:18 Groningen station | 7h39 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9167 | 11:18 Groningen station | 11h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9157 | 11:18 Groningen station | 9h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9147 | 11:48 Groningen station | 7h09 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9167 | 11:48 Groningen station | 11h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9157 | 11:48 Groningen station | 9h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 544 · IC 1546+ 9167 | 12:18 Groningen station | 10h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 544 · IC 844 · IC 2644+ 9167 | 12:18 Groningen station | 10h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 544 · IC 1546+ 9157 | 12:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9364 · 9153 | 12:48 Groningen station | 7h09 | 18:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9157 | 12:48 Groningen station | 8h09 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9167 | 12:48 Groningen station | 10h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 548 · IC 1550+ 9167 | 13:18 Groningen station | 9h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 548 · IC 1550+ 9157 | 13:18 Groningen station | 7h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 548 · IC 848 · IC 2648+ 9167 | 13:18 Groningen station | 9h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 552 · IC 1554+ 9167 | 14:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+ 9157 | 14:18 Groningen station | 6h39 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+ 9167 | 14:18 Groningen station | 8h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 754 · IC 2654+ 9167 | 14:48 Groningen station | 8h09 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 556 · IC 856 · IC 2656+ 9167 | 15:18 Groningen station | 7h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 556 · IC 1558+ 9167 | 15:18 Groningen station | 7h39 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Groningen to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 492 km distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Groningen to London trains use the Groningen to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Groningen and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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