The average train between Dover and Rotterdam takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 every 4 hours between Dover and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Rotterdam station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Dover to Rotterdam train tickets online with Southeastern and Eurostar.
The distance between Dover and Rotterdam is 236.3 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 11m.