The average train between Harwich and Rotterdam takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Harwich and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Harwich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Harwich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Harwich and Rotterdam is 219 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Rotterdam Centraal via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 10m.