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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Groningen is to bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 22h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Groningen is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Groningen via London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Groningen?

The distance between Preston and Groningen is 1091 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €170 - €700.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Groningen bus from?

Preston to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Groningen?

The best way to get from Preston to Groningen is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 22h 40m.

Where does the Preston to Groningen bus arrive?

Preston to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 4:15 PM in Preston and 5:15 PM in Groningen.

Where does the Preston to Groningen train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston to Groningen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningen
10h 10m
€173–687
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
22h 40m
€66–191
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningen
10h 58m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 12m
€90–313
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
5. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationN75
13h 47m
€264–587
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Groningen
12h 6m
€209–296
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 19m
€115–391
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 30m
€107–338
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 34m
€90–358
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
9h 21m
€133–456

Preston to Groningen by train and foot

49Weekly Services

10h 10mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,091.5 km
Duration: 10h 10m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Groningen via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 22h 40m.

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