The average train between Bournemouth and Rotterdam takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 20m • 2 changes

6h 17m • 2 changes

6h 11m • 2 changes

6h 11m • 2 changes

6h 20m • 2 changes

6h 17m • 2 changes

6h 11m • 2 changes

6h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Rotterdam is 461.5 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 7h 2m.