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 €60 - €160 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 17m and costs €70 - €260.

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 Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Scotland to Rotterdam?

The distance between Scotland and Rotterdam is 730 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 which takes 9h 4m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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, bus or fly from Scotland to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Scotland to Rotterdam is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 20h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 5h 31m.

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 11:55 AM in Scotland and 12:55 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 820+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Scotland to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
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 28m
€71–241
Bus
cheapest
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
€60–153
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 4m
€125–562
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
16h 22m
€184–258
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 20m
€98–297
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 17m
€71–256
Fly Glasgow Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane GLA - RTM
5h 31m
€186–556
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 45m
€119–310
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 45m
€73–343
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manningtreetrain
4. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
21h 20m
€146–267
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
11h 30m

Scotland to Rotterdam by train and foot

47Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Scotland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston and London St. Pancras Int. in around 9h 4m. 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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