There are 9 ways to get from Eastbourne 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 14m€204–348Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
16h 18m€56–92Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Eastbourne to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 12m€203–240Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 50m€151–407Train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 34m€95–213Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Eastbourne to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
6h 21m€99–192Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 5m€90–275Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 45m€170–477Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 22m€136–380
Eastbourne to Rotterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €150 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Roundabout and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Old Steine and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Rotterdam is 618 km.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 14m and costs €200 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Eastbourne to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Eastbourne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 14m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 18m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Rotterdam Centraal via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Rotterdam Central Station via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 16h 18m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Eastbourne to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Eastbourne. It is currently 11:42 PM in Eastbourne and 12:42 AM in Rotterdam.
Eastbourne to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
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