What is the cheapest way to get from Essex to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Rotterdam is to car ferry which costs €75 - €310 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Essex to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct ferry between Essex and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Essex 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 12m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Essex to Rotterdam?

The distance between Essex and Rotterdam is 373 km.

How do I travel from Essex to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Essex to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 26m and costs €200 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Essex to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Essex to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Rotterdam train from?

Essex to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

What is the time difference between Essex and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Essex. It is currently 9:19 AM in Essex and 10:19 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Essex to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Essex to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Essex to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, 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 White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2h 58m
€133–347
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 50m
€65–252
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from White Notley 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
5h 26m
€206–353
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 12m
€77–304
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essex to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 27m
€215–256
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Braintreetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
3h 55m
€196–407
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
4h 43m
€213–658
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from White Notley 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
4h 57m
€152–402
Train
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 29m
€81–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essex to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
6h 35m
€109–206

London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) flights

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Distance: 372.9 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from White Notley 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 5h 26m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €55–270 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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