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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Groningen is to bus which costs €70 - €220 and takes 18h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Groningen is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Groningen central station via Coach Station, London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Groningen via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Colchester to Groningen?

The distance between Colchester and Groningen is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Colchester to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Groningen bus from?

Colchester to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Groningen train from?

Colchester to Groningen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Groningen?

The best way to get from Colchester to Groningen is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 18h 57m.

Where does the Colchester to Groningen bus arrive?

Colchester to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 4:29 PM in Colchester and 5:29 PM in Groningen.

Where does the Colchester to Groningen train arrive?

Colchester to Groningen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Groningen?

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

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Colchester to Groningen - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Groningen by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain
8h 21m
€118–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
18h 57m
€70–218
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandferry
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningentrain Intercity
13h 43m
€110–251
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar
7h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar
9h 2m
€156–230
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain
6h 32m
€146–427
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
6h 42m
€183–872
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
6h 54m
€139–493
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
7h 45m
€114–391
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
8h 28m
€78–324
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
7h 16m
€115–343

Colchester to Groningen by train and subway

47Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.2 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Groningen via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Groningen central station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 57m.

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