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Central London to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Rotterdam takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Central London to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
526 km
Distance
€107
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Central London to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Central London and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 9m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 2m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 2m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 2m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 2m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 8m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 525.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week.

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