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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $81, while a train costs an average of $169.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $91 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Groningen costing on average $91 (€73).
A flight is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Groningen costing on average $169 (€137).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
You'll arrive about 2h 27m sooner (6h 11m by train vs 8h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $169 (€137) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Groningen
How to get from London to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 363411:10 AM1h20London Stansted Airport1:30 PMBremen Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
Other options
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IC 2641 · IC 7416:16 AM6h56London St Pancras International (STP)2:12 PMGroningen station$2141One-way2 transfers - 9106+IC 1543 · IC 5436:16 AM7h26London St Pancras International (STP)2:42 PMGroningen station$2141One-way2 transfers
- 9106+IC 2645 · IC 7456:16 AM7h56London St Pancras International (STP)3:12 PMGroningen station$2141One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM15h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Groningen costing on average $91 (€73).
A flight is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Groningen costing on average $169 (€137).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Groningen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Stansted Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Groningen by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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