How to get from London to Rotterdam
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Rotterdam. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €48, on Wed, Sep 2.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
319 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €66Checked Sep 4 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €84Reading date not recorded | 3h 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 10h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€66Checked Sep 41h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€84Reading date not recorded3h 58m · directSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Sep 910h 50m · 1 transferSee 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 Stansted → Rotterdam The Hagueflight
Transavia·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, London to Rotterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€45Departures 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 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
TransaviaLondon Stansted-Rotterdam The HagueSee live options and dates →
NS IntLondon-RotterdamBook →City transitLondon-London Victoria CoachBook →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Rotterdam CentralBook →On this route you travel with Transavia, NS Int, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Rotterdam works
Start with a Transavia flight from London to Rotterdam, about 1h. In total it's roughly €66 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
London to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Rotterdam?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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 €48 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Rotterdam?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from London to Rotterdam?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Rotterdam?
London is STN and Rotterdam is RTM, so this route is usually written STN to RTM.
Which operators run London to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with Transavia, NS Int, City transit, FlixBus.
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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