What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Central London to Rotterdam?

The distance between Central London and Rotterdam is 336 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Central London to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Rotterdam bus from?

Central London to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Rotterdam train from?

Central London to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or bus from Central London to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Central London to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Central London to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Central London to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 4:18 PM in Central London and 5:18 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Central London to Rotterdam train arrive?

Central London to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 837+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Central London to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Central London to Rotterdam by train, plane, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2h 57m
€127–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
12h 5m
€37–122
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 6m
€64–209
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
12h 1m
€88–360
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 2m
€86–302
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 34m
€142–422
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 40m
€82–247
Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 38m
€149–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 37m
€209–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
6h 44m
€97–176

Central London to Rotterdam by subway and train

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Distance: 335.8 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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