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 - €190 and takes 17h 44m.

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 5h 8m and costs €60 - €240.

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 17h 44m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 50m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 17h 44m.

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 9:11 AM in Preston and 10:11 AM 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 821+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 50m
€136–503
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
17h 44m
€51–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
11h 6m
€100–435
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 41m
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
5h 8m
€64–234
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 48m
€170–242
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
6h 7m
€94–299
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 9m
€95–263
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
5h 10m
€162–505
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 52m
€137–326

Preston to Rotterdam by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 17h 44m.

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