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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Essex is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Essex is to fly and train which takes 2h 24m and costs £170 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Polecat Road via London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct ferry between Rotterdam and Essex?

No, there is no direct ferry from Rotterdam to Essex. However, there are services departing from Port of Hoek van Holland and arriving at Harwich International Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Essex. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Essex?

The distance between Rotterdam and Essex is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essex without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rotterdam to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Essex train from?

Rotterdam to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Essex?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essex is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essex bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Essex?

Essex is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 11:26 AM in Rotterdam and 10:26 AM in Essex.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essex train arrive?

Rotterdam to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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Rotterdam to Essex - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Essex by plane, train, car ferry, bus, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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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 (London) to White Notleytrain
2h 52m
£117–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
14h
£50–89
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
5h 23m
£71–146
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
11h 3m
£54–256
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 Braintree to White Notleytrain
2h 24m
£174–390
Train via Brussels
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 Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
5h 43m
£153–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Essexcar
5h 27m
£182–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Essexcar
6h 28m
£74–147

Rotterdam to Essex by train and subway

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to White Notley via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £35–220 and the journey takes 7h.

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