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 via Dover which costs €55 - €110 and takes 18h 25m.

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 10m and costs €75 - €270.

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 4m.

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 11m and costs €130 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 11m and costs €130 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €190 and takes 18h 4m.

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 3:14 AM in Ellesmere Port and 4:14 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 813+ 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 (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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 11m
€133–724
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
18h 4m
€50–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
8h 24m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 10m
€78–263
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 814
18h 25m
€59–106
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
9h 31m
€157–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 12m
€71–278
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 3m
€78–299
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
6h 18m
€162–703
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
7h 44m
€99–331
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 53m
€111–370

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam by bus, train, and foot

47Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.4 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 11m. 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 4m.

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