How to get from London to Rotterdam
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Rotterdam by price and travel time.
- 319 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 58m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 58m
direct
Train
€79
Cheapest
10h 20m
direct
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 58m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 319 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €41, on Mon, Oct 5.
319 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €81Older observation | 6h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €79Reading date not recorded | 3h 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€81Older observation6h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€79Reading date not recorded3h 58m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → Rotterdamtrain
NS Int·3h 58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:30 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 18:30 | 20:30 |
| NS Inttrain | 4 | 08:34 | 18:04 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
All departuresNS Int
- 08:34
- 11:34
- 15:34
- 18:04
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
NS IntLondon-RotterdamBook →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Rotterdam Central, Düsseldorf Airport-Rotterdam The HagueBook →
EurowingsLondon Heathrow-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with NS Int, FlixBus, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Rotterdam works
Start with a NS Int train from London to Rotterdam, about 3h 58m. In total it's roughly €79 over 3h 58m, direct, no transfers.
London to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 3h 58m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 18:30 and the last at 20:30, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Rotterdam?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 18:30 and 20:30.
Which station does the bus from London to Rotterdam leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from London to Rotterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 08:34 and the last at 18:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Rotterdam?
4 a day with NS Int, between 08:34 and 18:04.
How far is Rotterdam from London?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Rotterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €57. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with NS Int, FlixBus, Eurowings.
Can you get from London to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: NS Int
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026