The average train between Rotterdam and Essex takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Essex. 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 Rotterdam and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Essex? 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 Rotterdam to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Essex station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Rotterdam to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Rotterdam to Essex train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rotterdam and Essex is 267.6 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to White Notley via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 23m.