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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Swansea is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs £180 - £440.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Swansea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Swansea?

The distance between Rotterdam and Swansea is 511 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Swansea without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 45m and costs £230 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Rotterdam to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Swansea train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Swansea?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Swansea is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 45m and costs £230 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Swansea bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Swansea?

Swansea is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:11 PM in Rotterdam and 5:11 PM in Swansea.

Where does the Rotterdam to Swansea train arrive?

Rotterdam to Swansea train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Swansea?

Book your Rotterdam to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1310+ hotels available in Swansea.

Rotterdam to Swansea - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Swansea by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
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 Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h 45m
£236–413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
16h 35m
£61–111
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
16h 49m
£125–362
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanseacar
8h 9m
£221–271
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 45m
£133–244
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 Swanseacar
9h 13m
£129–233
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
4h 58m
£189–435
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 30m
£84–237
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
6h 29m
£94–298
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 44m
£117–311

Rotterdam to Swansea by train and subway

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7h 45mAverage Duration

£236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.2 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Swansea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via London Victoria in around 16h 35m.

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