The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Rotterdam takes 5h 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 5h. 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 5h.
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 48m.