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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury is to fly and train which takes 2h 42m and costs £130 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Canterbury?

The distance between Rotterdam and Canterbury is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Canterbury bus from?

Rotterdam to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Canterbury train from?

Rotterdam to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Canterbury bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:56 PM in Rotterdam and 5:56 PM in Canterbury.

Where does the Rotterdam to Canterbury train arrive?

Rotterdam to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Rotterdam to Canterbury - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Canterbury by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
2h 42m
£130–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Doverbus N814
9h
£39–58
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 2m
£160–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 15m
£165–187
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
3h 16m
£209–412
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 44m
£63–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 6m
£54–114

Rotterdam to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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