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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Rotterdam?

The distance between Preston and Rotterdam is 845 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Preston to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rotterdam bus from?

Preston to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Preston to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 8:11 PM in Preston and 9:11 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Preston to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Preston to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 51m
€131–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
18h 1m
€52–171
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manningtree
4. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
17h 20m
€161–330
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
8h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
9h 49m
€163–241
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 51m
€70–265
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
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 53m
€94–332
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 7m
€83–278
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 47m
€160–531
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 49m
€96–328

Preston to Rotterdam by train and foot

49Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.7 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 18h 1m.

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