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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Oxford to Rotterdam?

The distance between Oxford and Rotterdam is 425 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 8m and costs €220 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Oxford to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Rotterdam bus from?

Oxford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Rotterdam train from?

Oxford to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Oxford to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 8m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Oxford to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Oxford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 5:00 AM in Oxford and 6:00 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Oxford to Rotterdam train arrive?

Oxford to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 826+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Oxford to Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 30m
€162–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
14h 3m
€72–110
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 8m
€224–373
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
3. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
12h 18m
€134–408
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 47m
€93–279
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 7m
€167–435
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 54m
€162–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 4m
€130–367
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 37m
€116–255
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 11m
€94–203
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 32m
€226–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 40m
€119–227

Oxford to Rotterdam by train and subway

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6h 8mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oxford to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 425.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Rotterdam Central Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 3m.

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