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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam is to train and fly and subway and line 105 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €150 - €450.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Coach Station, London Victoria and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

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

No, there is no direct ferry from Ipswich 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 10h 50m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Ipswich and Port of Rotterdam is 647 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €190 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

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

Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

Ipswich 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 852+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Ipswich to Port of Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, car train, train, 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 Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 46m
€196–345
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 50m
€57–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema 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
16h 23m
€61–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Rotterdamcar
6h 14m
€215–259
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 46m
€186–345
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Port of Rotterdamcar
7h 21m
€89–176
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, line 105 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 46m
€156–442
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
5h 45m
€179–619
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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 23m
€159–449
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrumsubway
6h 5m
€222–436
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
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 36m
€95–303
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich 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
7h 24m
€75–282

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

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Distance: 647 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Botlek, Welplaatweg via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 6h 46m. 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.

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