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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £150 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Manchester?

The distance between Rotterdam and Manchester is 503 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £85 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Rotterdam to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Manchester?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £85 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 5:54 AM in Rotterdam and 4:54 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Rotterdam to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Manchester?

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Rotterdam to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Manchester by train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 7m
£90–569
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
16h 15m
£37–142
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
16h 20m
£115–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
8h 49m
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 Manchestercar
9h 50m
£138–198
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4h 1m
£55–226
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
4h 55m
£69–249
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane AMS - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 13m
£80–274
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 10m
£64–245
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 17m
£55–260

Rotterdam to Manchester by train and foot

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.8 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Manchester Piccadilly via London St. Pancras Int. and London Euston in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria in around 16h 15m.

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