- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$192
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to London will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to London without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 528 · IC 1530+
9157
IC 524 · IC 1526+
9157
IC 730 · IC 2630+
9157
IC 552 · IC 1554+
9167
IC 742 · IC 2642+
9167
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+
9157
IC 528 · IC 828 · IC 2628+
9133
IC 746 · IC 2646+
9364 · 9153
IC 726 · IC 2626+
9133
IC 742 · IC 2642+
9147Omio 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 train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $150 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 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 train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to London costing on average $126.
A train is $84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Groningen to London costing on average $150.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 14h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to London trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9133 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 8h29 | 2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9147 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 12h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 722 · IC 2622+ 9157 | 6:48 AM Groningen station | 14h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9133 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 7h59 | 2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9147 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 11h59 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 524 · IC 1526+ 9157 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 13h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9147 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 11h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9157 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 13h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 726 · IC 2626+ 9133 | 7:48 AM Groningen station | 7h29 | 2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 528 · IC 828 · IC 2628+ 9133 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 6h59 | 2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 528 · IC 1530+ 9147 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 10h59 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 528 · IC 1530+ 9157 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 12h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9167 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 14h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9157 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 12h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 730 · IC 2630+ 9147 | 8:48 AM Groningen station | 10h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9167 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 13h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9157 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 11h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 1534+ 9147 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 9h59 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9167 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 13h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9147 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 9h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 734 · IC 2634+ 9157 | 9:48 AM Groningen station | 11h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9167 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 12h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9157 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 10h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 536 · IC 1538+ 9147 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 8h59 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9167 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 12h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9157 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 10h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 738 · IC 2638+ 9147 | 10:48 AM Groningen station | 8h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9167 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 11h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9147 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 7h59 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 1542+ 9157 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 9h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9167 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 11h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9157 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 9h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 742 · IC 2642+ 9147 | 11:48 AM Groningen station | 7h29 | 6:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 544 · IC 1546+ 9167 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 10h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 544 · IC 844 · IC 2644+ 9167 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 10h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 544 · IC 1546+ 9157 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 8h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9167 | 12:48 PM Groningen station | 10h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9157 | 12:48 PM Groningen station | 8h29 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 746 · IC 2646+ 9153 · 9364 | 12:48 PM Groningen station | 7h09 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 1550+ 9167 | 1:18 PM Groningen station | 9h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 848 · IC 2648+ 9167 | 1:18 PM Groningen station | 9h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 1550+ 9157 | 1:18 PM Groningen station | 7h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+ 9167 | 2:18 PM Groningen station | 8h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 552 · IC 1554+ 9167 | 2:18 PM Groningen station | 8h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652+ 9157 | 2:18 PM Groningen station | 6h59 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 754 · IC 2654+ 9167 | 2:48 PM Groningen station | 8h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 556 · IC 856 · IC 2656+ 9167 | 3:18 PM Groningen station | 7h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 556 · IC 3958+ 9167 | 3:18 PM Groningen station | 7h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
IC 520 · IC 820 · IC 2620+ 9133 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 8h39 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 1522+ 9133 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 8h39 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 520 · IC 1522+ 9147 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 12h39 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Groningen to London run on average 27 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Groningen to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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