There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 32m€241–439Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
16h 30m€80–168Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
14h 56m€196–555Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
8h 11m€259–316Train
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 9m€162–389Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
9h 20m€147–249Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 24m€219–570Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 58m€104–314Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 44m€116–386Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 27m€163–394
Swansea to Rotterdam by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €210 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Swansea and Rotterdam is 818 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 32m and costs €240 - €440.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Swansea to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Swansea to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 32m and costs €240 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Swansea to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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Swansea to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 4:03 AM in Swansea and 5:03 AM in Rotterdam.
Swansea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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