The average train between Rotterdam and Southampton takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Southampton station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Rotterdam to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Rotterdam to Southampton train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Rotterdam and Southampton is 423.3 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Southampton Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 40m.