The average train between Portsmouth and Rotterdam takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Portsmouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Rotterdam is 406.3 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 37m.