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Groningen, Netherlands → Colchester, Great Britain

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Twelve ways to Travel from Groningen to Colchester

Composite routes from Groningen to Colchester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bremen Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.40–$305.80

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$547.88

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$344.02
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$229.35

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$70.08
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.56–$14.02

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$29.31

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.97–$19.11

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.01

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Groningen to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.03–$70.08
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$63.71
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.87–$114.67
Train from Groningen to Den
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.85–$82.82

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.43–$127.41
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.93–$203.86

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.68–$40.77

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$20.39–$29.31

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$39.50
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.39–$43.32

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$21.66

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.95
Train from Norwich to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.58–$43.32
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.21–$35.68
Train from Shenfield to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$318.54

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.32–$52.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Colchester is to bus which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $239.13 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Colchester via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Stratford City Bus Station and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Colchester via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Groningen to Colchester?

The distance between Groningen and Colchester is 863 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Groningen to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Colchester bus from?

Groningen to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Colchester train from?

Groningen to Colchester train services, operated by NS, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Colchester?

The best way to get from Groningen to Colchester is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Groningen to Colchester bus arrive?

Groningen to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Groningen. It is currently 10:50 in Groningen and 09:50 in Colchester.

Where does the Groningen to Colchester train arrive?

Groningen to Colchester train services, operated by NS, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 847+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $39.65 per night.
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