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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $164 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Groningen costing on average $164 (€135).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Groningen costing on average $232 (€190).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 61437:40 PM1h20London Stansted Airport10:00 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
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FR 61437:40 PM1h20London Stansted Airport10:00 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 61437:40 PM1h20London Stansted Airport10:00 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
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IC 2641 · IC 7416:04 AM7h08London St Pancras International (STP)2:12 PMGroningen station$3791One-way2 transfers
9106+
IC 1543 · IC 5436:04 AM7h38London St Pancras International (STP)2:42 PMGroningen station$3791One-way2 transfers
9106+
IC 2645 · IC 7456:04 AM8h08London St Pancras International (STP)3:12 PMGroningen station$3791One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM23h35London, Victoria Coach Station10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$1551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM19h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$1881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM17h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$1901One-way1 transfer
FR 36751:55 PM1h20London Stansted Airport4:15 PMBremen Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
FR 36346:45 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:05 AMBremen Airport$2511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Groningen costing on average $164 (€135).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Groningen costing on average $232 (€190).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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