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How to get fromSouthampton to Port of Rotterdamby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Southampton to Port of Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    7h 12m
    €196–360

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    15h 13m
    €60–117

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Port of Rotterdamcar car
    6h 36m
    €220–267

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    5h 15m
    €164–484

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 12m
    €196–360

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    7h 29m
    €103–289

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Port of Rotterdamcar car
    7h 45m
    €95–184

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain train
    5h 27m
    €123–344

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain train
    6h 56m
    €113–347

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain train
    6h 51m
    €167–481

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain train
    7h 37m
    €109–297

  12. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain train
    7h 10m
    €122–327

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 51m
    €118–366

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

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Botlek, Welplaatweg via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Botlek, Welplaatweg via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 15h 13m.

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