How to get from Rotterdam to London
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 Rotterdam to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 55m, 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 €36, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €88Checked Sep 5 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €79Reading date not recorded | 3h 59mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €66Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 10h 15m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€88Checked Sep 555m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€79Reading date not recorded3h 59m · directSee Train details
- Bus€66Omio catalogue, Sep 810h 15m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to London: 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.
- 1Rotterdam The Hague → London Stanstedflight
Transavia·55m
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
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Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€79October 2026
€72Departures from Rotterdam to London
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:30 and the last at 19:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 17:30 | 19:55 |
| NS Inttrain | 4 | 07:28 | 19:28 |
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, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
TransaviaRotterdam The Hague-London StanstedSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRotterdam Central-Calais, Calais-London Victoria CoachBook →
NS IntRotterdam-LondonBook →City transitRotterdam-Rotterdam CentralBook →On this route you travel with Transavia, FlixBus, NS Int, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to London works
Start with a Transavia flight from Rotterdam to London, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €88 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Rotterdam?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €36 to €49. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 55m.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to London?
About 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rotterdam and London?
Rotterdam is RTM and London is STN, so this route is usually written RTM to STN.
Which operators run Rotterdam to London?
On this route you travel with Transavia, FlixBus, NS Int, City transit.
Can you get from Rotterdam to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to London?
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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