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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Sunderland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Sunderland is 598 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 40m and costs £150 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 40m and costs £150 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 16h 33m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 11:09 AM in Rotterdam and 10:09 AM in Sunderland.

Where does the Rotterdam to Sunderland train arrive?

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

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

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

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

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Rotterdam to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Sunderland by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
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 Newcastle
7h 40m
£158–490
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station426 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange133 / ...
17h 50m
£44–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sunderland InterchangeUkn10 / ...
16h 33m
£45–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderland
9h 17m
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
4h 45m
£55–178
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from King's Cross to SunderlandLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
7h 56m
£255–350
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 Sunderland
10h 19m
£154–234
Train, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)AMS - MME
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
6h 23m
£139–315
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
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 Newcastle
6h 51m
£89–298
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 35m
£82–273

Rotterdam to Sunderland by train and subway

65Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.9 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Sunderland via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Sunderland Interchange via London Victoria in around 16h 33m.

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