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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford is to car ferry and train which costs £70 - £110 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs £130 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Chelmsford?

The distance between Rotterdam and Chelmsford is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or fly from Rotterdam to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £330 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:32 AM in Rotterdam and 5:32 AM in Chelmsford.

Where does the Rotterdam to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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Rotterdam to Chelmsford - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Chelmsford by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, or bus

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

Fly 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 Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
1h 49m
£92–262
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
10h 18m
£71–108
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
4h 18m
£80–293
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chelmsfordcar
5h 12m
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
1h 32m
£130–330
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Chelmsford stationbus 371 / ...
12h 33m
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 Chelmsfordcar
6h 18m
£88–137

Rotterdam to Chelmsford by train and subway

52Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.8 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chelmsford via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a week.

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