How to travel from Rotterdam to London

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Rotterdam to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $89.

Distance: 199 miles (321 km)

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Ferry

$277

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$78

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$120

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$107

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4h 52m

Average total duration

4h 22m

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30m

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9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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8h 17m

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7h 17m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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BA Cityflyer

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Stena Line

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from Rotterdam to London

How to get from Rotterdam to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM11h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM11h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transavia FranceHV6993
    7:05 AM0h55
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    7:00 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9346 · 9143
    12:58 PM3h59
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9358 · 9153
    2:58 PM4h59
    Rotterdam Centraal
    6:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9458 · 9153
    2:58 PM4h59
    Rotterdam Centraal
    6:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:40 PM10h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM14h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM13h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    8:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 5682
    9:20 PM1h05
    Eindhoven Airport
    9:25 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2538
    11:35 AM1h05
    Eindhoven Airport
    11:40 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3541+easyJetU28675
    10:56 AM6h39
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:35 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $2421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Stena LineStena Line
    2:15 PM6h30
    Port of Hoek van Holland
    7:45 PMHarwich International Port
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    10:00 PM9h30
    Port of Hoek van Holland
    6:30 AMHarwich International Port
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Rotterdam to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Rotterdam to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 66,26% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Rotterdam to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to London.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Rotterdam and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to London is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to London:

A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to London costing on average $36 (€30).

A flight is $55 (€45) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rotterdam to London costing on average $76 (€62).

A flight is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to London costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to London is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 29m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Rotterdam to London is approximately 199 miles (321 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to London is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and London as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in London City Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to London by ferry.
  • Travel with BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Malta Air, Transavia France, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity to go to London by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
  • 6 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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