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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €180 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bristol and Rotterdam is 702 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 23m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bristol to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rotterdam bus from?

Bristol to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rotterdam train from?

Bristol to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 23m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Bristol to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bristol to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 7:56 PM in Bristol and 8:56 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Bristol to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bristol to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Bristol to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 23m
€225–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
14h 10m
€60–126
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain
3. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
16h 17m
€221–550
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 57m
€240–288
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 25m
€128–279
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h 6m
€116–211
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 10m
€183–476
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 30m
€87–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 42m
€138–297
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 2m
€180–433
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€122–388

Bristol to Rotterdam by train and subway

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6h 23mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 10m.

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