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

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There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train
    8h 47m
    €221–422

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N814 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N1399 / ...
    12h 16m
    €53–92

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar car
    6h 5m
    €226–276

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 3m
    €166–503

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train
    9h 15m
    €248–446

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train
    9h 45m
    €133–276

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Groningencar car
    7h 19m
    €103–199

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain 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
    6h 57m
    €181–478

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

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    7h 58m
    €160–476

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 52m
    €146–376

Folkestone to Groningen by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Groningen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Groningen central station via Pencester Road, Dover, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 12h 16m.

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