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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southampton is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs £230 - £490.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Southampton Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Southampton?

The distance between Rotterdam and Southampton is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Southampton?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Southampton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 9:15 PM in Rotterdam and 8:15 PM in Southampton.

Where does the Rotterdam to Southampton train arrive?

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

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

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

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Rotterdam to Southampton - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Southampton by taxi, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, bus, car, 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.

Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2h 10m
£232–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
14h 37m
£45–71
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 14m
£104–313
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 London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
13h 25m
£114–342
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
2h 53m
£120–327
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3h 57m
£259–470
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
4. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 32m
£240–378
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
6h 14m
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 Southamptoncar
7h 23m
£108–158

Rotterdam to Southampton by train and subway

52Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Southampton Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Coach Station via London Victoria in around 14h 37m.

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