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There are 12 ways to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam by train, car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Recommended option

Train via Brussels  •  7h 59m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to King's Cross
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi Eil
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal Eil

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Train, train to Leeds Bradford, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol  •  5h 55m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to Leeds
  3. Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) LBA - AMS
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal

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Train  •  8h 33m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to Doncaster
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraal Eil

Drive, car ferry  •  12h 39m

  1. Drive from Scarborough to Hull
  2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdam

Train, car ferry  •  15h 49m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to Hull Scarborough - Sheffield / ...
  2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdam

Bus  •  20h 47m

  1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds BS Ent Real Time Tracking 843
  2. Take the bus from Leeds to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
  3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Rotterdam Central Station 813 / ...

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  8h 55m

  1. Drive from Scarborough to Folkestone
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
  3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam

Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol  •  6h 22m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
  3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) NCL - AMS
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal

Train, train to London City, fly to Rotterdam  •  5h 51m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to King's Cross
  3. Fly from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM) LCY - RTM

Train, train to Manchester, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol  •  7h 16m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
  3. Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) MAN - AMS
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal

Train, train to Durham, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol  •  7h 1m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to York
  2. Take the train from York to Darlington
  3. Fly from Durham (MME) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) MME - AMS
  4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal

Train to Humberside, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, train  •  9h 4m

  1. Take the train from Scarborough to Hull
  2. Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) HUY - AMS
  3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal

Scarborough to Rotterdam by train

55 Weekly Trains
7h 59m Average Duration
€214 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam is to train and fly which costs £70 - £330 and takes 7h 16m.

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The fastest way to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs £130 - £550.

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No, there is no direct bus from Scarborough station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Leeds and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Scarborough and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via York, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

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The distance between Scarborough and Rotterdam is 877 km.

The best way to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 59m and costs £180 - £750.

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It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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Scarborough to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

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Scarborough to Rotterdam train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Scarborough station.

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The best way to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 59m and costs £180 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 47m.

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Map of how to get from Scarborough to Rotterdam.
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  • Distance: 877.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Rotterdam via York, King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scarborough to Rotterdam via Leeds BS Ent Real Time Tracking, Leeds, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 20h 47m.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €800
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €750
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €550
Flights from Durham to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €850
Flights from Humberside to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €850
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€90 - €310
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €270
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €550
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration
54 min
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€85 - €420
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
3h 21m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €600
Train operators
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to York
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €35
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
€14 - €21
1st Class
€29 - €35
Train from York to Leeds
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€11 - €29
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
€11 - €17
1st Class
€24 - €29
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€21 - €55
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
€21 - €30
1st Class
€40 - €55
Train from York to Manchester Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 48m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€21 - €50
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
€21 - €30
1st Class
€40 - €50
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €40
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
€14 - €21
1st Class
€30 - €40
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to York
Ave. Duration
2h 42m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€9 - €13
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
€9 - €13
Train from Scarborough to Doncaster
Ave. Duration
2h 16m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€17 - €22
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
€17 - €22
Train from Scarborough to Hull
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€11 - €15
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
€11 - €15
Train from York to Leeds
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€7 - €10
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
€7 - €10
LNER
Phone
+44 345 722 5333
Email
customers@lner.co.uk
Website
lner.co.uk
Train from York to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€110 - €160
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€110 - €160
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€95 - €140
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€95 - €140
Train from York to Leeds
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€50 - €75
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €100
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€70 - €100
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€55 - €85
Website
https://www.lner.co.uk/
Anytime Day Single
€55 - €85
Grand Central
Phone
+44 345 603 4852
Email
customer.services@grandcentralrail.com
Website
grandcentralrail.com
Train from York to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€58 - €63
Website
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Anytime Single
€120 - €160
Advanced Single
€58 - €63
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€48 - €53
Website
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Anytime Single
€100 - €150
Advanced Single
€48 - €53
Eurostar
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Contact Details
Phone
+44 343 218 6186
Website
eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€110 - €320
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
€312 - €317
Standard
€115 - €125
Standard Premier
€150 - €190
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€45 - €310
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
€200 - €310
Standard
€45 - €95
Standard Premier
€100 - €140
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
3h 28m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€120 - €380
Website
https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Business Premier
€320 - €380
Standard
€120 - €170
Standard Premier
€170 - €220
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €90
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€40 - €60
Comfort
€45 - €65
Premium
€65 - €90
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€26 - €60
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€26 - €40
Comfort
€28 - €40
Premium
€45 - €60
Hull Trains
Phone
+44 345 071 0222
Website
hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€45 - €70
Website
https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Advanced Single
€35 - €55
Anytime Day Single
€45 - €70
Super Off-Peak Single
€70 - €95
Off-Peak Single
€80 - €95
Anytime Single
€90 - €110
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from York to Leeds
Ave. Duration
22 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€25 - €40
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€25 - €40
1st Class
€27 - €40
Train from York to Newcastle
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€50 - €120
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€50 - €75
1st Class
€85 - €120
Train from York to Darlington
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€30 - €70
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€30 - €50
1st Class
€45 - €70
Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details
Phone
+31 30 751 5155
Website
ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
€9 - €24
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class Full Fare
€9 - €14
1st Class Full Fare
€16 - €24
Bus operators
Coastliner
Phone
01653692556
Email
hello@yorkbus.co.uk
Website
transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Leeds BS Ent Real Time Tracking
Ave. Duration
3h 7m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Schedules at
https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Leeds to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
Ave. Duration
13h 45m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€60 - €85
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Rotterdam Central Station
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€10 - €15
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Antwerp to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€12 - €18
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Ferry operators

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Scarborough to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

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Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Scarborough. It is currently 6:16 AM in Scarborough and 7:16 AM in Rotterdam.

Scarborough to Rotterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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