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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Southwold is to ferry and train which costs £75 - £120 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Southwold is to train and drive which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kings Head via London Victoria and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Southwold?

The distance between Rotterdam and Southwold is 491 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Southwold without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 22m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Southwold bus from?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Southwold bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Southwold?

Southwold is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 8:07 PM in Rotterdam and 7:07 PM in Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1735+ hotels available in Southwold.

Rotterdam to Southwold - 6 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Southwold by train, car, ferry, bus, car train, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain
3. Drive from Kings Lynn to Southwoldcar
7h 10m
£93–361
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portferry
2. Take the train from Harwich International to Halesworthtrain Harwich International - Lowestoft
12h 22m
£77–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
18h 5m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southwoldcar
6h 42m
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 Southwoldcar
7h 44m
£108–161
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus
4h 45m

Rotterdam to Southwold by subway, ferry, train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kings Head via London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 18h 5m.

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