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

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain 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
    6h 24m
    €187–363

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    14h 20m
    €58–113

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Harwich Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry car ferry
    14h 23m
    €137–454

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    6h 22m
    €220–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    7h 7m
    €94–217

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    7h 31m
    €96–182

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3h 51m
    €154–439

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 6m
    €147–373

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 59m
    €114–351

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 51m
    €160–507

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 52m
    €111–300

Portsmouth to Rotterdam by train, subway, and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 20m.

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