There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car, or plane
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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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
5h 36m€201–361Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
8h 21m€54–85Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
13h 14m€128–386Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
4h 21m€195–228Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 29m€89–206Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
5h 30m€90–180Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 22m€148–410Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m€167–480Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria 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
6h 11m€108–321
Kent to Rotterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €140 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Kent and Rotterdam is 614 km.
The best way to get from Kent to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 36m and costs €200 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Kent to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Kent to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Kent to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 36m and costs €200 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Lenham to Rotterdam Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- Stena Line
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 1:44 PM in Kent and 2:44 PM in Rotterdam.
Kent to Rotterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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