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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Chester is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £150 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Chester?

The distance between Rotterdam and Chester is 497 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Chester?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chester is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Chester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 11:19 AM in Rotterdam and 10:19 AM in Chester.

Where does the Rotterdam to Chester train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Chester.

Rotterdam to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Chester by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 42m
£108–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
16h 40m
£51–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
8h 22m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 49m
£74–206
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 Euston to Chestertrain
7h 23m
£199–343
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 Chestercar
9h 28m
£114–202
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
4h 39m
£159–375
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 20m
£69–198
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 2m
£97–268
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 International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 37m
£87–224
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane AMS - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
7h 56m
£95–311

Rotterdam to Chester by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.2 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chester via London St. Pancras Int. and London Euston in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 16h 40m.

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