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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ipswich to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain 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
    8h 58m
    €259–432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus 075 / ...
    18h 45m
    €73–119

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar car
    8h 8m
    €267–327

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane NWI - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    5h 52m
    €201–647

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain train
    9h 24m
    €124–270

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 29m
    €130–267

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Groningencar car
    9h 15m
    €157–283

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train 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 7m
    €182–460

  9. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 44m
    €95–307

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    8h 3m
    €144–287

  11. Train to London Southend Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SEN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    7h 47m
    €112–429

Ipswich to Groningen by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 45m.

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