There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- 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
6h 58m€194–372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
15h 15m€61–123Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
13h 31m€140–472Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 51m€234–280Train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 16m€111–309Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h€122–213Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 29m€170–498Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 58m€147–406Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 24m€189–534Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m€108–357Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 46m€130–365
Poole to Rotterdam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €170 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Poole and Rotterdam is 694 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 58m and costs €190 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Poole to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Poole to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 58m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Poole to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- €40–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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Poole to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 11:07 AM in Poole and 12:07 PM in Rotterdam.
Poole to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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