What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Luton Station Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Bedford to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bedford and Rotterdam is 589 km.

How do I travel from Bedford to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bedford to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Rotterdam bus from?

Bedford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Rotterdam train from?

Bedford to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bedford to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Bedford to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bedford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bedford and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 7:28 AM in Bedford and 8:28 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Bedford to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bedford to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bedford to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bedford to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras IntlCorby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 9m
€82–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
14h 21m
€36–117
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station905
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich International
3. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
13h 20m
€91–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bedford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
6h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bedford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
7h 18m
€116–172
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3h 21m
€115–340
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 16m
€68–225
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 2m
€120–390
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 42m
€126–400
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 18m
€83–299

Bedford to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 589.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bedford to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras International and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Rotterdam Central Station via Luton Station Interchange and London Victoria in around 14h 21m.

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