What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea is to ferry and train which costs £80 - £200 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea is to fly and train which takes 2h 2m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Southend Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea is 226 miles.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £70 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:26 PM in Rotterdam and 5:26 PM in Southend-on-Sea.

Where does the Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea?

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 851+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, train (Eurostar), ferry, car, car train, 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.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
2h 2m
£93–242
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h 50m
£72–363
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
2. Take the train from Manningtree to ChelmsfordIpswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
11h 34m
£83–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea
5h 22m
Fly 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 London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
3h 11m
£157–920
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 Southend-on-Sea
6h 23m
£95–138

Rotterdam to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

52Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Southend Central via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 4h 50m.

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