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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Whitby is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 18h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Whitby is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs £130 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria, Bus Station Stand 6 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Whitby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Whitby?

The distance between Rotterdam and Whitby is 564 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Whitby without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Whitby train from?

Rotterdam to Whitby train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Whitby?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Whitby is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £550 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Whitby bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Whitby?

Whitby is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 8:27 PM in Rotterdam and 7:27 PM in Whitby.

Where does the Rotterdam to Whitby train arrive?

Rotterdam to Whitby train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1893+ hotels available in Whitby.

Rotterdam to Whitby - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Whitby by train, bus, ferry, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
2. Take the train from King's Cross to York
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
8h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
18h 13m
£49–127
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Rotterdam to Hull
2. Take the train from Hull to ScarboroughSheffield - Scarborough / ...
18h 2m
£221–409
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Whitby
9h 13m
Train
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 Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitby
10h 3m
£183–543
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 Whitby
10h 15m
£149–223
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
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 Allens West to Whitby
7h 10m
£139–338
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitby
8h 7m
£71–204
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
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 Scarborough
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
7h 40m
£90–262
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to York
3. Take the train from York to Scarborough
4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
6h 33m
£136–357
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
8h 55m
£78–260
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Humberside Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)AMS - HUY
3. Take the train from Barnetby to Doncaster
4. Take the train from Doncaster to York
5. Take the train from York to Scarborough
6. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop S to Bus Station
8h 59m
£342–742

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) flights

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Distance: 560.3 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bus Station via London Victoria, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 6, and Market Place in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Whitby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 10h 3m.

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