There are 12 ways to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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
6h 9m€217–364Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
16h 29m€74–141Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
13h 25m€149–433Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from East Midlands to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
7h 1m€237–285Train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 11m€132–294Drive, car ferry
- Drive from East Midlands to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h 8m€125–217Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 20m€192–485Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 35m€116–310Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
5h 19m€269–501Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 6m€229–634Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 16m€127–304Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 15m€211–521
London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €190 - €490.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Leicester, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between East Midlands and Rotterdam is 698 km.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 9m and costs €210 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam, including transfers.
East Midlands to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 9m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 29m.
What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Rotterdam Centraal via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Rotterdam Central Station via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 16h 29m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–460
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–360
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Melton Mowbray to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of East Midlands. It is currently 10:39 PM in East Midlands and 11:39 PM in Rotterdam.
East Midlands to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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