The average train between Bolton and Groningen takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bolton and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Groningen at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Groningen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Bolton to Groningen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Groningen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Bolton to Groningen train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Groningen is 597.6 km. The road distance is 1,102 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Groningen via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, and Amsterdam Zuid in around 11h 5m.