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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Rotterdam?

The distance between Birkenhead and Rotterdam is 820 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Rotterdam bus from?

Birkenhead to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Rotterdam train from?

Birkenhead to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birkenhead and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Birkenhead. It is currently 3:51 PM in Birkenhead and 4:51 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Birkenhead to Rotterdam train arrive?

Birkenhead to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Birkenhead to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Rotterdam?

Book your Birkenhead to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 812+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Birkenhead to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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 Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 46m
€119–537
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London VictoriaUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
17h 35m
€39–169
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
16h 45m
€69–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
8h 36m
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 14m
€69–291
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
9h 44m
€160–236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 2m
€67–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 49m
€72–289
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 53m
€148–516
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CS
6h 34m
€95–323
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 46m
€105–348

Birkenhead to Rotterdam by train and foot

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 819.9 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 16h 45m.

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