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How to get fromBristol to Rotterdam Centrumby train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Rotterdam Centrum by train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    6h 44m
    €121–262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk041 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    14h 20m
    €57–102

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry car ferry
    14h 42m
    €118–380

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam Centrumcar car
    6h 57m
    €251–311

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 52m
    €256–437

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam Centrumcar car
    8h 6m
    €144–260

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 14m
    €63–215

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    4h 45m
    €191–448

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 20m
    €109–308

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 38m
    €165–433

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 21m
    €102–365

Bristol to Rotterdam Centrum by train and subway

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 14h 20m.

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