What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Port and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Southampton Port to Rotterdam?

The distance between Southampton Port and Rotterdam is 642 km.

How do I travel from Southampton Port to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €230 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton Port to Rotterdam bus from?

Southampton Port to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton Port to Rotterdam train from?

Southampton Port to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton Port to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Southampton Port to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Southampton Port to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton Port and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Southampton Port. It is currently 9:43 PM in Southampton Port and 10:43 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Southampton Port to Rotterdam train arrive?

Southampton Port to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 816+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Southampton Port to Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton Port to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 44m
€234–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
15h 30m
€57–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 19m
€236–289
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 5m
€128–369
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€229–411
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 20m
€105–266
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 27m
€129–239
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 13m
€159–398
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 56m
€164–439
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 58m
€99–289
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 39m
€126–367
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€105–267

Southampton Port to Rotterdam by bus, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 641.6 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Rotterdam Centraal via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Rotterdam Central Station via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 15h 30m.

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