There are 7 ways to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Broadstairs to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
5h 51m€244–414Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
5h 22m€87–179Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
6h 28m€149–190Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Broadstairs to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 35m€172–412Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Broadstairs to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
4h 36m€199–233Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Broadstairs to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 18m€177–443Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Broadstairs to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 59m€133–300
Broadstairs to Rotterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam is to car ferry and drive which costs €85 - €180 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €170 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadstairs to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Broadstairs to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Broadstairs and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Broadstairs and Rotterdam is 649 km.
The best way to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €240 - €420.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Broadstairs to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Broadstairs to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Broadstairs station.
The best way to get from Broadstairs to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Broadstairs, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Broadstairs to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–400
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Broadstairs to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Broadstairs to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Broadstairs to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Broadstairs to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €190–320
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–25
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Broadstairs to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Broadstairs. It is currently 1:48 PM in Broadstairs and 2:48 PM in Rotterdam.
Broadstairs to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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