The cheapest buses from London to Rotterdam
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Rotterdam will cost around $ 60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 60.
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The fastest buses from London to Rotterdam
Fastest Journey
10 h 35 m
Average
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
321 km
Of the 1 buses that leave London for Rotterdam every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 321 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Bus Information from London to Rotterdam
 | Distance | 198 miles (320 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 10 h 35 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $56 (€45) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Flixbus, Eurolines France, Ouibus or National Express |
Buses from London to Rotterdam cover the 198 miles (320 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Eurolines France, Ouibus or National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $46 (€37), but the average price of bus tickets is $56 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Bus companies
London to Rotterdam with National Express and FlixBus
You can travel by bus from London to Rotterdam with National Express and FlixBus for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Looking for a cheap and hassle-free way to travel from London to Rotterdam? National Express is the UK’s leading bus company that provides premium services and comfortable travel experiences on a budget. National Express connects hundreds of cities and towns throughout the country and even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. Check National Express bus schedules and tickets available for the route on Omio to find the best deals on buses from London to Rotterdam. When you ride with National Express, you can expect to travel 198 miles (320 km) from London to Rotterdam.
All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses have seat belts and power outlets in every seat, perfect if you need to charge your phone or laptop. You can select from three ticket options for the London to Rotterdam bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. If you’re looking for more flexibility on canceling or changing your bus ticket easily, we recommend splurging on the Fully Flexible Fare option.
National Express' current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your bus from London to Rotterdam are the following:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Buses from London to Rotterdam
Buses in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Buses from London to Rotterdam run frequently every day of the week. National Express and FlixBus run frequent buses which can take as little as 8:10 h to arrive in Rotterdam.
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London to Rotterdam Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from London to Rotterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€40 |
1 Day in Advance |
€40 |
1 Week in Advance |
€36 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€28 |
1 Month in Advance |
€28 |
3 Months in Advance |
€26 |
London to Rotterdam Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than flying or taking the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take just over 8 hours to arrive in Rotterdam.
Most London to Rotterdam buses are run by either Flixbus and National Express.- Most buses are direct, depart from either London's Victoria bus station or Sutton Rail station and arrive at either Rotterdam's Conradstraat or Zuidplein bus station.
- Traveling from London to Rotterdam by bus takes as little as 8 hours and 10 minutes.
- Most travelers book their London to Rotterdam bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on London to Rotterdam buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 10% cheaper to book an London to Rotterdam bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- London to Rotterdam bus tickets are 30% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.
Travel Tips
Travel by bus between London, United Kingdom and Rotterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Rotterdam from London restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from London?
Entry Requirements:
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 9/22/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Rotterdam from London closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Rotterdam to London is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Netherlands?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Rotterdam?
What are the requirements?
- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
- Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
- Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last checked on 9/25/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to London from Rotterdam here.
Omio customers book a bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their bus most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and need to travel approximately 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the bus station to the city center in Rotterdam.
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