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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €180 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via South Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Dorset to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dorset and Rotterdam is 738 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 4m and costs €260 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Dorset to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Rotterdam bus from?

Dorset to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dorset to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 4m and costs €260 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Dorset to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dorset and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 6:04 PM in Dorset and 7:04 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Dorset to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 815+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dorset to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain
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
8h 4m
€266–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
16h 34m
€67–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
7h
€248–307
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 41m
€186–431
Train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
8h 12m
€261–454
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 18m
€117–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h 9m
€141–256
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
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 3m
€155–429
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 7m
€108–318

London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) flights

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Distance: 738.3 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rotterdam Centraal via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rotterdam Central Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 16h 34m.

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