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 £40 - £120 and takes 17h 16m.

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 37m and costs £130 - £410.

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 17h 16m.

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 and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

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 17m and costs £220 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs £220 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 17h 16m.

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 9:34 AM in Rotterdam and 8:34 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 971+ 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.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to CreweLondon Euston - Stockport / ...
6h 17m
£228–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus InterchangeUkn21 / ...
17h 16m
£43–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
8h 20m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 46m
£62–184
Train via Brussels
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 London Euston to Chester
7h 25m
£168–553
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 Chester
9h 21m
£139–203
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
4h 37m
£138–405
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)AMS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
5h 39m
£72–180
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 3m
£72–229
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 38m
£118–278
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)AMS - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chester
7h 22m
£91–251

Rotterdam to Chester by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.1 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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., London Euston, and Crewe in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 17h 16m.

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