What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam is to train and fly and subway and line 105 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Coach Station, London Victoria and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct ferry between Colchester and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Colchester to Port of 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 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Colchester and Port of Rotterdam is 620 km.

How do I travel from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €90 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Port of Rotterdam bus from?

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Port of Rotterdam train from?

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Colchester to Port of Rotterdam bus arrive?

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Port of Rotterdam?

There are 856+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), plane, or subway

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
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 26m
€92–248
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
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 49m
€57–235
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
11h 16m
€61–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
15h 48m
€62–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Rotterdamcar
5h 58m
€209–252
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 27m
€187–328
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port of Rotterdamcar
7h 6m
€85–170
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, line 105 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrumsubway
4. Take the bus from Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum to Botlek, Welplaatwegbus
4h 26m
€147–424
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 3m
€199–636
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
5h 34m
€205–479
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 4m
€150–431
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
6h 7m
€83–276

Colchester to Port of Rotterdam by train, subway, and bus

34Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Port of Rotterdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 619.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Colchester to Botlek, Welplaatweg via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €45–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.