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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Preston is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Preston?

The distance between Rotterdam and Preston is 528 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Preston without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £260 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Preston?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Preston is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £260 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Preston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 10:48 PM in Rotterdam and 9:48 PM in Preston.

Where does the Rotterdam to Preston train arrive?

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

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

Book your Rotterdam to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Preston.

Rotterdam to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Preston by train, ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
6h 14m
£261–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
18h 20m
£47–147
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
17h 26m
£130–345
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Preston
8h 37m
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
6h 54m
£162–576
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 Preston
9h 39m
£149–214
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 1m
£56–187
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 Bradford Interchange to Preston
6h 26m
£82–259
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 54m
£99–267
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 Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
5h 35m
£74–222
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 Preston
6h 47m
£66–234

Rotterdam to Preston by train and foot

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6h 14mAverage Duration

£261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Preston via London St. Pancras Int. and London Euston in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 18h 20m.

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