What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £130 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and ExCeL London?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to ExCeL London?

The distance between Rotterdam and ExCeL London is 193 miles.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to ExCeL London without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £210 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to ExCeL London train from?

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

Train or fly from Rotterdam to ExCeL London?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £260 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and ExCeL London?

ExCeL London is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:30 PM in Rotterdam and 5:30 PM in ExCeL London.

Where does the Rotterdam to ExCeL London train arrive?

Rotterdam to ExCeL London train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

Where can I stay near ExCeL London?

There are 20298+ hotels available in ExCeL London.

Rotterdam to ExCeL London - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London by plane, train, ferry, car, car train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
1h 4m
£85–221
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
10h 47m
£84–255
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
4h 5m
£213–257
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to ExCeL London
5h 2m
Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4h 49m
£119–368
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 ExCeL London
6h 3m
£92–130

Rotterdam to ExCeL London by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£213Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to ExCeL London.

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Distance: 191.4 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and ExCeL London, England?

British Airways flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int. 5 times a day. Tickets cost £200–250 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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