What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Chester Bus Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Rotterdam is 813 km.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €130 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €130 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Ellesmere Port and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Ellesmere Port. It is currently 12:01 AM in Ellesmere Port and 1:01 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 816+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, car 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
8h 23m
€138–674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
18h 15m
€50–139
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals423 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
13h 21m
€105–382
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
8h 24m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Line
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 13m
€81–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
9h 31m
€163–233
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 10m
€71–227
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 10m
€111–317
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
6h 23m
€162–663
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 5m
€85–269
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 47m
€134–329

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam by bus, train, and foot

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8h 23mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.4 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Whitby Park to Rotterdam Centraal via Railway Station, Chester, London Euston, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via Chester Bus Interchange and London Victoria in around 18h 15m.

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