What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Manchester to Rotterdam?

The distance between Manchester and Rotterdam is 804 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Manchester to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rotterdam bus from?

Manchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Rotterdam train from?

Manchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:37 PM in Manchester and 11:37 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Manchester to Rotterdam train arrive?

Manchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam?

Book your Manchester to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam?

Book your Manchester to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Manchester to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 44m
€112–533
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
16h 16m
€39–154
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
14h 55m
€46–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
8h 44m
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 5m
€63–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
9h 52m
€154–227
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria 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
5h 15m
€93–304
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 45m
€79–266
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 3m
€89–294
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 40m
€141–502
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 37m
€80–368

Manchester to Rotterdam by train and foot

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6h 44mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.2 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 55m.

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