The average bus between Groningen and Essex takes 21h 39m and the fastest bus takes 19h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Groningen to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Groningen and Essex. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Groningen is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Essex at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 21h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Essex. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Essex station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
Groningen to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Groningen and Essex is 433 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Polecat Road via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 17h 15m.