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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Skegness is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £180 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Skegness is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Skegness?

The distance between Rotterdam and Skegness is 482 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £230 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Rotterdam to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Skegness train from?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Skegness?

Skegness is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 12:37 AM in Rotterdam and 11:37 PM in Skegness.

Where does the Rotterdam to Skegness train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1455+ hotels available in Skegness.

Rotterdam to Skegness - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Skegness by train, ferry, 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.
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
7h 17m
£238–355
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Grantham
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
8h 18m
£101–319
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 Sleaford
4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegness
15h 50m
£130–265
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Skegness
7h 39m
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
5h 24m
£121–338
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 King's Cross to Grantham
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
7h 57m
£141–461
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 Skegness
8h 41m
£124–178
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)RTM - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Grantham
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
6h 12m
£158–960
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Grantham
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
8h 2m
£158–681

Rotterdam to Skegness by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

£238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.2 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Skegness via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 17m.

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