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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Reading is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Reading is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs £130 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Reading via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Groningen to Reading?

The distance between Groningen and Reading is 511 miles.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Reading without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 8h and costs £110 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Groningen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Reading bus from?

Groningen to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Reading train from?

Groningen to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Reading?

The best way to get from Groningen to Reading is to train via Rotterdam which takes 8h and costs £110 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Groningen to Reading bus arrive?

Groningen to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Groningen. It is currently 12:05 PM in Groningen and 11:05 AM in Reading.

Where does the Groningen to Reading train arrive?

Groningen to Reading train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Groningen to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h
£114–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoriabus 814
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
16h 50m
£67–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
11h 25m
£126–223
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Groningen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
7h 59m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 27m
£133–421
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 34m
£118–408
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Groningen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
9h 7m
£138–199
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
9h 4m
£109–357
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
9h 9m
£140–420

Groningen to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 508.3 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Reading via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Reading RailAir via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 16h 50m.

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