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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dover is to fly and train which takes 2h 56m and costs £130 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dover?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dover is 267 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £180 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Rotterdam to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dover train from?

Rotterdam to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dover?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dover is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 3:55 AM in Rotterdam and 2:55 AM in Dover.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dover train arrive?

Rotterdam to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 781+ hotels available in Dover.

Rotterdam to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dover by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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 International to Dover Priorytrain
2h 56m
£130–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Doverbus N814
8h 11m
£38–58
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 17m
£184–319
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 47m
£49–102
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
3h 31m
£208–649
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 7m

Rotterdam to Dover by train

20Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.8 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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