What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 17h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London Victoria and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ellesmere Port is 509 miles.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £420.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Ellesmere Port?

Ellesmere Port is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 10:59 PM in Rotterdam and 9:59 PM in Ellesmere Port.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

There are 2640+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port 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 ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
7h 40m
£116–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
17h 12m
£44–114
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Ellesmere Port
8h 24m
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 Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
5h 23m
£76–211
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchley
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham International
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chester
10h 51m
£127–477
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 Ellesmere Port
9h 25m
£139–204
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 Liverpool Lime Street
6h 44m
£62–217
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 Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
7h 11m
£96–283
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 Liverpool Lime Street
7h 4m
£71–263
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 Liverpool Lime Street
7h 39m
£104–287
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
6h 56m
£142–428

Rotterdam to Ellesmere Port by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.9 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London St. Pancras Int., London Euston, Chester, and Railway Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via London Victoria and Chester Bus Interchange in around 17h 12m.

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