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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, Euston station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rotterdam is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €90 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus from?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rotterdam train from?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 1:59 PM in Bournemouth and 2:59 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

Book your Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bournemouth to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Bournemouth to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 31m
€92–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
14h 16m
€41–163
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
13h 15m
€47–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
6h 37m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 11m
€117–372
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
7h 46m
€128–190
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 18m
€81–382
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
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 41m
€100–366
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 7m
€93–314
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 24m
€101–364

Bournemouth to Rotterdam by train and subway

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6h 31mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 15m.

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