The average train between Southampton and Rotterdam takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Southampton to Rotterdam train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rotterdam train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Southampton to Rotterdam train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Rotterdam is 423.3 km. The road distance is 646 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rotterdam Centraal via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 23m.