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How to get fromBristol to Groningenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Bristol to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    9h 40m
    €242–446

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N44 / ...
    18h 35m
    €80–161

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar car
    9h 11m
    €278–351

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 27m
    €81–254

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain train
    10h 33m
    €154–395

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 200 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train
    11h 43m
    €119–358

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar car
    10h 20m
    €154–275

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 5m
    €123–408

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 39m
    €142–346

  10. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h
    €176–459

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    8h 1m
    €210–556

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 2m
    €172–474

  13. Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 3m
    €175–437

Bristol to Groningen by train and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groningen central station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 35m.

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