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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bristol is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bristol is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs £150 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bristol?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bristol is 321 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bristol without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 18m and costs £190 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Rotterdam to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bristol train from?

Rotterdam to Bristol train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bristol?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bristol is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 18m and costs £190 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bristol bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Bristol?

Bristol is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 12:32 PM in Rotterdam and 11:32 AM in Bristol.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bristol train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bristol train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bristol by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3h 31m
£150–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 040 / ...
13h 37m
£42–107
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 18m
£192–352
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
13h 33m
£119–419
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4h 2m
£57–184
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 15m
£92–265
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 53m
£107–233
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 19m
£109–236
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bristolcar
6h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bristolcar
8h 4m
£94–172

Rotterdam to Bristol by train and subway

57Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.9 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bristol Temple Meads via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 13h 37m.

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