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How to get fromRotterdam to Ilfordby plane, train, ferry, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ilford by plane, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)planeRTM - LCY
    1h 28m
    £89–227
  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portferry
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to ShenfieldtrainIpswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    11h 18m
    £86–202
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.trainEurostar
    4h 7m
    £211–255
  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Ilfordcar
    5h 5m
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Ilfordcar
    6h 6m
    £92–130

Rotterdam to Ilford by train and subway

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ilford, 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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