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How to get fromPurfleet-on-Thames to Rotterdamby train, plane, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Purfleet-on-Thames to Rotterdam by train, plane, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Purfleet to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    2h 30m
    €127–312

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    12h 22m
    €51–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    5h 21m
    €64–152

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 22m
    €129–219

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Purfleet-on-Thames to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    4h 52m
    €217–254

  6. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 13m
    €132–363

  7. Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    5h 45m
    €199–328

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Purfleet-on-Thames to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    6h
    €110–208

Purfleet-on-Thames to Rotterdam by train and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Purfleet-on-Thames, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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