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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Chester is to train and fly which costs £55 - £250 and takes 5h 41m.

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 35m and costs £130 - £440.

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 498 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 £95 - £460.

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 train from?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 11:00 PM in Rotterdam and 10:00 PM 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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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Rotterdam to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Chester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, car, car train, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 42m
£100–459
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 41m
£57–248
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Harwich International to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
17h 31m
£120–281
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
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
£127–201
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 35m
£130–433
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 38m
£68–224
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 36m
£76–270
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 35m
£62–250
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 43m
£79–305

Rotterdam to Chester by train and foot

52Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.2 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.

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