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How to get fromBarnstaple to Rotterdamby train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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There are 13 ways to get from Barnstaple to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 18m
    €252–464

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    17h 40m
    €83–174

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Harwich Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry car ferry
    16h 55m
    €187–573

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    8h 23m
    €260–318

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 56m
    €173–414

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    9h 32m
    €148–250

  7. Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    6h 11m
    €230–595

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 20m
    €141–387

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 2m
    €121–342

  10. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 31m
    €192–431

  11. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    9h 16m
    €166–499

  12. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    9h 3m
    €211–538

  13. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    9h 8m
    €207–557

Barnstaple to Rotterdam by train and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Rotterdam Centraal via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 17h 40m.

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