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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ipswich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ipswich 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 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ipswich 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 40m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ipswich and Rotterdam is 416 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Ipswich to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ipswich and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 2:02 PM in Ipswich and 3:02 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Ipswich to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

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

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Ipswich to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Ipswich to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, 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 Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 12m
€148–419
Bus
cheapest
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
15h 7m
€55–109
Train
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
5h 40m
€174–325
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
9h 58m
€60–286
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 49m
€177–550
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 7m
€157–455
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
4h 48m
€207–416
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 54m
€219–258
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 Rotterdamcar
7h 1m
€95–181

Ipswich to Rotterdam by train and subway

100Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich 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 40m. 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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