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There are 10 ways to get from Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    4h 55m
    €138–418

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus 814
    15h 58m
    €61–180

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wimbledontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 47m
    €119–403

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 57m
    €106–421

  5. Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 37m
    €143–458

  6. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 50m
    €138–405

  7. Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 32m
    €128–411

  8. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 56m
    €117–355

  9. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    10h 17m
    €128–555

  10. Ferry, train via Derby

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    11h 6m
    €158–660

Cowes to Rotterdam by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Rotterdam. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Canning Town station, walk to Canning Town DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, then fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Centraal via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Wimbledon, London St Pancras International, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 47m.

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