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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, Euston station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Southampton to Rotterdam?

The distance between Southampton and Rotterdam is 641 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Southampton to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Rotterdam bus from?

Southampton to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Rotterdam train from?

Southampton to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Southampton to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Southampton to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 6:11 AM in Southampton and 7:11 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Southampton to Rotterdam train arrive?

Southampton to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Southampton to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 47m
€80–384
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
14h 25m
€38–163
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
4. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandferry
13h 24m
€114–232
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 26m
€126–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 38m
€110–387
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 51m
€78–390
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 26m
€110–373
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 20m
€115–427
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 56m
€100–376
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 24m
€90–323

Southampton to Rotterdam by train, foot, ferry, and subway

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13h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 25m.

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