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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Scotland to Rotterdam?

The distance between Scotland and Rotterdam is 768 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 14m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Scotland to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Rotterdam bus from?

Scotland to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Rotterdam train from?

Scotland to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Scotland to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 14m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Scotland to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 12:21 PM in Scotland and 1:21 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Scotland to Rotterdam train arrive?

Scotland to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Scotland to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 834+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Scotland to Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 38m
€115–324
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 51m
€80–237
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 14m
€271–521
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Hullcar
2. Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
17h 50m
€256–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
20h 40m
€85–140
Fly Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 38m
€80–272
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 58m
€116–356
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 14m
€101–271
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 58m
€119–346
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 16m
€191–451
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manningtreetrain
4. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
18h 10m
€222–657
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
11h 30m
€317–400

Scotland to Rotterdam by train and foot

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Distance: 767.7 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Scotland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 20h 40m.

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