The average train between Bristol and Rotterdam takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 3 times a day between Bristol and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Rotterdam station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Bristol to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bristol to Rotterdam train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bristol and Rotterdam is 490.3 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 21m.