How to get from Rotterdam to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 198 miles (320 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $34 - $186 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 9 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $126 (€109) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, BA Cityflyer or Eurostar |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 198 miles (320 km) to London from Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, BA Cityflyer or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rotterdam to London.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Rotterdam to London travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.
There are 3 options to travel from Rotterdam to London including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $34 (€30) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus costs $91 (€79) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $126 (€109) for the same trip.
A bus is $152 (€132) less than a train with an average ticket price of $186 (€162) from Rotterdam to London.
The fastest way from Rotterdam to London is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h 50 min.
Getting to London by train takes 3 h 58 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 198 miles (320 km) between Rotterdam and London.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to London:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to London with the following travel companies:
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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