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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €210 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Swansea to Rotterdam?

The distance between Swansea and Rotterdam is 819 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €190 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Swansea to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rotterdam bus from?

Swansea to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Rotterdam train from?

Swansea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Swansea to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €190 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Swansea to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swansea and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 4:35 PM in Swansea and 5:35 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Swansea to Rotterdam train arrive?

Swansea to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Swansea to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, 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 Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 31m
€192–482
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
16h 5m
€60–98
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
16h 38m
€123–365
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
8h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
9h 25m
€160–228
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 25m
€210–506
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
7h 59m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
7h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 30m
€213–528

Swansea to Rotterdam by train and subway

47Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Swansea to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 5m.

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