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

The cheapest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £310.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Botlek, Botlekstraat and arriving at Coach Station via Rotterdam Central Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum and arriving at Southampton Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton?

The distance between Port of Rotterdam and Southampton is 415 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 58m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton, including transfers.

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

Port of Rotterdam to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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

Port of Rotterdam to Southampton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton?

The best way to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 58m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the Port of Rotterdam to Southampton bus arrive?

Port of Rotterdam to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Port of Rotterdam to Southampton train arrive?

Port of Rotterdam to Southampton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Port of Rotterdam to Southampton - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Port of Rotterdam to Southampton by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 58m
£161–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
15h 36m
£56–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Port of Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
6h 33m
£189–228
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 11m
£139–419
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 11m
£156–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
10h 29m
£92–198
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Port of Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southamptoncar
7h 37m
£85–165
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
5h 1m
£105–301
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 29m
£136–415
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 54m
£96–296
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 28m
£97–266
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 36m
£86–254
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 7m
£105–289

Port of Rotterdam to Southampton by bus, subway, train, and foot

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Botlek, Welplaatweg to Southampton Central via Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Botlek, Botlekstraat to Coach Station via Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Central Station, and London Victoria in around 15h 36m.

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