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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to ferry which costs €70 - €120 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rotterdam?

The distance between Colchester and Rotterdam is 389 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Colchester to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam bus from?

Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam train from?

Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 10:28 PM in Colchester and 11:28 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam train arrive?

Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Colchester to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), ferry, bus, car, car 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 to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2h 53m
€114–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
13h 36m
€61–181
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 24m
€96–409
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
10h 25m
€74–119
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 31m
€65–242
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 35m
€119–413
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 37m
€165–712
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)STN - RTM
3h 55m
€155–1,022
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 44m
€72–263
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
5h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
6h 43m
€111–164

Colchester to Rotterdam by train and subway

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5h 24mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.8 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rotterdam Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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