There are 11 ways to get from Dorset to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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 Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 41m€218–416Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
16h 34m€65–132Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
7h€238–285Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
6h 18m€184–528Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 46m€208–402Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 7m€125–339Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 39m€88–266Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h 9m€126–218Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 37m€171–446Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 42m€111–313Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 10m€172–456
Dorset to Rotterdam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €170 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via South Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Dorset and Rotterdam is 730 km.
The best way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €210 - €420.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Dorset to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Dorset to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 34m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Rotterdam Centraal via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rotterdam Central Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–70
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Dorset to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 6:08 PM in Dorset and 7:08 PM in Rotterdam.
Dorset to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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