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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Groningen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Groningen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €230 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Groningen central station via Dover and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Groningen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Groningen?

The distance between Canterbury and Groningen is 889 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Groningen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 38m and costs €260 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Canterbury to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Groningen bus from?

Canterbury to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Groningen train from?

Canterbury to Groningen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Groningen?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Groningen is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 38m and costs €260 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Canterbury to Groningen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 3:02 AM in Canterbury and 4:02 AM in Groningen.

Where does the Canterbury to Groningen train arrive?

Canterbury to Groningen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

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Canterbury to Groningen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
8h 38m
€261–455
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
12h 23m
€50–81
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar
6h 30m
€238–285
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 1m
€184–473
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain
9h 6m
€127–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Nachttrein
12h 36m
€67–108
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Groningencar
7h 27m
€130–238
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Groningentrain
7h 7m
€182–455
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 49m
€141–335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 40m
€131–382
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
8h 29m
€276–779
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
8h 28m
€105–484
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 59m
€139–477

Canterbury to Groningen by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Groningen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Groningen central station via Pencester Road, Dover, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 12h 23m.

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