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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 $34. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $139.
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 $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$257 Average price | $100 Average price | $114 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$190 Average price | $107 Average price | $676 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to London:
A bus is $9 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rotterdam to London costing on average $100.
A bus is $22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to London costing on average $114.
A bus is $165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to London costing on average $257.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to London:
A bus is $24 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rotterdam to London costing on average $107.
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to London costing on average $190.
A bus is $592 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to London costing on average $676.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 58m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to London
How to get from Rotterdam to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to London is by taking a bus because itās the best combination of price and speed.
1662 Ā· 115311:25 AM20h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1662 Ā· 115311:25 AM20h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
HV69911:10 PM0h55Rotterdam The Hague Airport1:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
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91533:10 PM4h47Rotterdam Centraal6:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2701One-way1 transfer
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91532:10 PM5h47Rotterdam Centraal6:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2701One-way1 transfer
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915311:10 AM8h47Rotterdam Centraal6:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus Ā· FlixBus4:50 AM15h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:55 PM10h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus Ā· FlixBus8:45 PM13h30Rotterdam, Zuidplein9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1761One-way1 transfer
FR 253811:15 AM1h05Eindhoven Airport11:20 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
FR 25338:55 AM1h05Eindhoven Airport9:00 AMLondon Stansted Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
FR 56829:00 PM1h05Eindhoven Airport9:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
Stena Line2:15 PM6h30Port of Hoek van Holland7:45 PMHarwich International Port$1181One-way0 transfers
Stena Line10:00 PM9h30Port of Hoek van Holland6:30 AMHarwich International Port$2361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to London:
A bus is $9 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rotterdam to London costing on average $100.
A bus is $22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to London costing on average $114.
A bus is $165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to London costing on average $257.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 bus, train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow 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.
- Travel with Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, Transavia France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, BA Euroflyer to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to London by ferry.
- 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, Transavia France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, BA Euroflyer.
- 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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