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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen is to bus via Dover which costs £70 - £140 and takes 26h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aberdeen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aberdeen is 480 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 33m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aberdeen bus from?

Rotterdam to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aberdeen train from?

Rotterdam to Aberdeen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 33m and costs £190 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 24h 32m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 3:25 AM in Rotterdam and 2:25 AM in Aberdeen.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aberdeen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aberdeen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Rotterdam to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aberdeen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)AMS - ABZ
4h 33m
£94–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
24h 32m
£64–167
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
11h 33m
£190–606
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeen
13h 39m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRU - ABZ
7h 11m
£135–310
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
7h 13m
£85–354
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)AMS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
7h
£132–287
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen
11h 35m
£311–501
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dover814
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Aberdeen Bus Station
26h 38m
£70–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberdeen
14h 40m
£204–313

Rotterdam to Aberdeen by train

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11h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria in around 24h 32m.

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