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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Rotterdam is to train and fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Newark Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Retford to Rotterdam?

The distance between Retford and Rotterdam is 732 km.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Retford to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Rotterdam bus from?

Retford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Rotterdam train from?

Retford to Rotterdam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Retford to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Retford to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Retford to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Retford and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Retford. It is currently 12:24 PM in Retford and 1:24 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Retford to Rotterdam train arrive?

Retford to Rotterdam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Retford to Rotterdam - 13 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Retford to Rotterdam by train, ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 Retford to King's CrossYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 59m
€103–393
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 36m
€81–279
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manningtree
3. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
13h 19m
€126–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
16h 37m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Retford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
7h 16m
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Cross
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
6h 33m
€163–543
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
8h 23m
€146–209
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 30m
€133–401
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster 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 36m
€97–293
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 15m
€93–310
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetby
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HUY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 19m
€390–832
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Norwich
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NWI - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 20m
€194–803
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Retford to Darlington
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MME - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 12m
€229–502

Retford to Rotterdam by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 731.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Rotterdam Centraal via London Kings Cross and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 16h 37m.

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