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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Rotterdam?

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 and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Embankment station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Poole to Rotterdam?

The distance between Poole and Rotterdam is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Poole to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Rotterdam bus from?

Poole to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Rotterdam train from?

Poole to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Poole to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Poole to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Poole to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 6:38 PM in Poole and 7:38 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Poole to Rotterdam train arrive?

Poole to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

Book your Poole to Rotterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Poole to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 12m
€104–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
15h
€42–133
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
14h 10m
€48–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
6h 49m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 26m
€125–357
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 25m
€155–534
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
7h 57m
€134–191
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 37m
€84–333
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 11m
€111–332
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 23m
€102–283

Poole to Rotterdam by train, foot, and subway

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 10m.

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