Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwanage to Rotterdamby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

Find Transport to Rotterdam

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Swanage to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    8h 10m
    €115–411

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814 / ...
    16h 7m
    €44–122

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swanage to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    7h 11m

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    5h 48m
    €159–425

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swanage to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    8h 25m
    €110–198

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 56m
    €103–356

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    8h 48m
    €118–320

Swanage to Rotterdam by bus, train, and subway

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Centraal via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 16h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Swanage

Trips to Rotterdam

Popular routes