There are 11 ways to get from Ipswich to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
9h 3m€264–462Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
8h 16m€73–388Train, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Groningenbus
12h 54m€133–212Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar
8h 8m€268–328Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
5h 50m€211–647Train
- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain
9h 26m€125–270Bus
- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus 816
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
18h 40m€75–122Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Groningencar
9h 15m€162–283Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 8m€182–440Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 26m€97–298Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain
8h 26m€89–298
Ipswich to Groningen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Groningen is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Groningen is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €210 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Groningen via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Ipswich and Groningen is 890 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Groningen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 3m and costs €260 - €470.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Ipswich to Groningen, including transfers.
Ipswich to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Groningen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Groningen is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 3m and costs €260 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Groningen via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–250
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–370
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–290
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €30–45
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €30–45
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €30–45
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €30–45
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €13–19
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €139
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €139
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Ipswich to Groningen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Groningen is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 3:44 AM in Ipswich and 4:44 AM in Groningen.
Ipswich to Groningen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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