What is the cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 17h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Clacton-on-Sea and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Pier Avenue and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

Is there a direct ferry between Clacton-on-Sea and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port and arriving at Port of Hoek van Holland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Clacton-on-Sea and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Rotterdam is 417 km.

How do I travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €190 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam bus from?

Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

Where do I catch the Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam train from?

Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

What is the time difference between Clacton-on-Sea and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Clacton-on-Sea. It is currently 10:20 AM in Clacton-on-Sea and 11:20 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam train arrive?

Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam?

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Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 34m
€149–401
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 35m
€51–275
Train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 4m
€191–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
17h 27m
€53–90
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€203–667
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 33m
€155–469
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
4h 44m
€225–495
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 31m
€69–245
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 57m
€220–259
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 5m
€94–181

Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam by train and subway

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Distance: 417.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rotterdam Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €40–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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