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How to get fromPlymouth to Rotterdamby train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 50m
    €280–492

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    17h 10m
    €76–125

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Harwich Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry car ferry
    17h 4m
    €202–539

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    8h 34m
    €269–335

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    8h 28m
    €175–357

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    9h 43m
    €164–286

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    5h 46m
    €233–568

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EXT - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 55m
    €157–410

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 36m
    €135–357

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 46m
    €180–424

  11. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 26m
    €171–498

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 38m
    €211–550

Plymouth to Rotterdam by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 17h 10m.

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