What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Groningen is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 18h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Groningen is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Groningen central station via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Groningen via London St. Pancras Int. and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Chester to Groningen?

The distance between Chester and Groningen is 1064 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €150 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Groningen?

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Chester to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Groningen bus from?

Chester to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Groningen train from?

Chester to Groningen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Groningen?

The best way to get from Chester to Groningen is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 18h 18m.

Where does the Chester to Groningen bus arrive?

Chester to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 9:56 AM in Chester and 10:56 AM in Groningen.

Where does the Chester to Groningen train arrive?

Chester to Groningen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Groningen?

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 478+ hotels available in Groningen.

Chester to Groningen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Groningen by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
10h 26m
€157–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
18h 18m
€61–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar
10h 38m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 22m
€100–273
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
10h 36m
€277–494
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar
11h 51m
€172–295
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 3m
€94–275
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 56m
€111–305
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
9h 9m
€133–390
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
9h 9m
€125–321

Chester to Groningen by train and foot

6Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,063.8 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Chester to Groningen via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Groningen central station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 18m.

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