The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Rotterdam takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Southend Central station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via West Ham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Southend-on-Sea to Rotterdam train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Rotterdam is 262.8 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Rotterdam Centraal via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 42m.