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How to get fromReading to Groningenby train (Eurostar), train, subway, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Reading to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, subway, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Rotterdam

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    8h 46m
    €95–382

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 814
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N44 / ...
    18h 15m
    €81–133

  3. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Groningenbus bus
    16h 3m
    €88–210

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar car
    8h

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 45m
    €117–390

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain train
    9h 44m
    €116–401

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar car
    9h 13m
    €129–209

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    7h 12m
    €149–435

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 38m
    €99–274

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 22m
    €159–430

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 9m
    €131–393

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 43m
    €111–310

  13. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 52m
    €103–351

  14. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    8h 50m
    €125–397

Reading to Groningen by train and subway

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Groningen central station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 15m.

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