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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Groningen is to train and fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 7h 16m.

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 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 €120 - €420.

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 train from?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 4:47 PM in Colchester and 5:47 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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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 455+ hotels available in Groningen.

Colchester to Groningen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, plane, 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 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
€122–420
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
cheapest
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 27m
€78–321
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
2. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandferry
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningentrain
13h 39m
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
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
€146–428
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 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 43m
€182–797
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
€139–424
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
€109–319
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
€115–263

Colchester to Groningen by train and subway

47Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.1 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.

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