What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea is to car ferry and train which costs £65 - £260 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and train which takes 2h 1m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Southend Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea is 226 miles.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 2:25 AM in Rotterdam and 1:25 AM in Southend-on-Sea.

Where does the Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 889+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, 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 West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
2h 1m
£107–304
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
11h 34m
£69–259
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h 54m
£164–263
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar
5h 19m
£180–210
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 London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
3h 4m
£206–397
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 Southend Victoriatrain
5h 10m
£162–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Seacar
6h 20m
£91–173

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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4h 54mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Southend Central via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 4h 54m.

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