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 £65 - £150 and takes 16h 39m.

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 3m and costs £55 - £180.

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 39m.

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 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Manchester?

The distance between Rotterdam and Manchester is 502 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 8m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 8m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 16h 39m.

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 5:43 AM in Rotterdam and 4:43 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Manchester by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 8m
£108–217
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4h 3m
£58–179
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
16h 20m
£131–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
16h 39m
£67–147
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
£221–275
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 49m
£198–343
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
£114–198
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
5h 17m
£71–227
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 16m
£85–280
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 3m
£71–206
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 20m
£90–236

Rotterdam to Manchester by train and foot

33Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.9 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria in around 16h 39m.

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