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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 train, with an average ticket price of $62 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 train costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $159 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from London to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Groningen costing on average $104 (€87).
A train is $97 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Groningen costing on average $159 (€134).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
You'll arrive about 2h 20m sooner (6h 18m by train vs 8h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€53) compared to roughly $42 (€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 · FlixBus
11:00 PM 14h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:50 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $109 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 PM 14h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:50 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $109 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 61437:15 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 9:30 PM Münster Osnabrück Airport $366 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9106+
IC 2641 · IC 7416:16 AM 6h56 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:12 PM Groningen station $244 1 One-way 2 transfers - 9106+IC 543 · IC 1543
6:16 AM 7h26 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:42 PM Groningen station $244 1 One-way 2 transfers - 9106+IC 2645 · IC 745
6:16 AM 7h56 London St Pancras International (STP) 3:12 PM Groningen station $244 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:30 PM 15h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FR 3634
7:00 AM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 9:20 AM Bremen Airport $230 1 One-way 0 transfers - FR 3675
5:40 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 8:00 PM Bremen Airport $334 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Groningen:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Groningen costing on average $104 (€87).
A train is $97 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Groningen costing on average $159 (€134).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 12 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Groningen by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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