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 - €70 and takes 17h 1m.

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 15m and costs €70 - €250.

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, Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Rotterdam is 814 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 26m and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m 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 26m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 17h 1m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Ellesmere Port and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Ellesmere Port. It is currently 7:57 PM in Ellesmere Port and 8:57 PM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 837+ 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 26m
€123–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
17h 1m
€46–66
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 27m
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€73–247
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
18h 10m
€53–94
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 40m
€134–209
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 5m
€77–251
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 50m
€125–341
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 5m
€92–281
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 15m
€178–432
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 47m
€108–320

Ellesmere Port to Rotterdam by bus, train, and foot

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8h 26mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Centraal via Railway Station, Chester, London Euston, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 17h 1m.

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