What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 16h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £140 - £950.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance between Rotterdam and Clacton-on-Sea is 389 miles.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £130 - £420.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea train from?

Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £130 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 16h 56m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Clacton-on-Sea?

Clacton-on-Sea is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 8:08 PM in Rotterdam and 7:08 PM in Clacton-on-Sea.

Where does the Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Clacton-on-Sea?

There are 899+ hotels available in Clacton-on-Sea.

Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea by train (Eurostar), ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, plane, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea
6h 20m
£132–419
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
5h 30m
£52–198
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
10h 55m
£79–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinema816
16h 56m
£65–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea
5h 56m
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 Clacton-on-Sea
6h 57m
£104–149
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 Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
4h 26m
£100–296
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)RTM - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
4h 18m
£145–927
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
5h 38m
£102–337
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
5h 36m
£157–630
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea
6h 33m
£82–252

Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Clacton-on-Sea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 7h.

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