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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Swanage is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 17h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Swanage is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £130 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Swanage?

The distance between Rotterdam and Swanage is 454 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Swanage without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £95 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Rotterdam to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Swanage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Swanage?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Swanage is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £95 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 17h 6m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Swanage bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Swanage?

Swanage is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 6:21 PM in Rotterdam and 5:21 PM in Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Swanage.

Rotterdam to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Swanage by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 3m
£97–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
17h 6m
£51–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
7h 8m
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 Warehamtrain
5h 41m
£137–366
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 Swanagecar
8h 17m
£94–173
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
6h 46m
£90–309

Rotterdam to Swanage by train, subway, and bus

52Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.9 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bus Station via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bus Station via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 17h 6m.

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