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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Margate is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Margate is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs £130 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Margate?

The distance between Rotterdam and Margate is 281 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Margate without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Rotterdam to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Margate?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Margate is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 2:40 PM in Rotterdam and 1:40 PM in Margate.

Where does the Rotterdam to Margate train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Margate.

Rotterdam to Margate - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Margate by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
3h 3m
£134–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Doverbus N814
10h 19m
£47–66
Train via London
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 21m
£93–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 18m
£54–110
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
3h 35m
£220–633
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 21m
£192–334
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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 1m
£185–339
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
4h 32m

Rotterdam to Margate by train

32Weekly Trains

5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Margate via London St. Pancras Int. and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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