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 - £130 and takes 15h 34m.

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 3h 58m and costs £50 - £190.

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 15h 34m.

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 £240 - £440.

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 £240 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 15h 34m.

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 11:35 PM in Rotterdam and 10:35 PM 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, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Manchester 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 Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 7m
£245–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
15h 34m
£37–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
8h 39m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
3h 58m
£51–181
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 20m
£109–497
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 Manchester
9h 41m
£139–204
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 Manchester Victoria
5h 18m
£81–239
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
4h 51m
£93–251
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 South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 10m
£70–219
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 International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 18m
£74–234

Rotterdam to Manchester by train and foot

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6h 7mAverage Duration

£245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.7 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 15h 34m.

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