The average train between Rotterdam and Bournemouth takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Bournemouth. 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 Rotterdam and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Bournemouth? 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 Rotterdam to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Rotterdam to Bournemouth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Bournemouth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rotterdam to Bournemouth train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bournemouth is 461.5 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bournemouth via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 22m.