How to Travel from
Colchester to Rotterdam
by Route or Car
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Colchester, Great Britain → Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Rotterdam
Composite routes from Colchester to Rotterdam
Cheapest
5 h 50 min
Car
532 km.
from $29
Other
3 h 23 min
Train, Plane
245 km.
from $216.83
5 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
245 km.
from $136.01
5 h 50 min
243 km.
from $267.65
12 h 12 min
244 km.
from $121.91
4 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
245 km.
from $110.03
4 h 37 min
Train, Plane
245 km.
from $173.13
4 h 52 min
Train, Plane
245 km.
from $341.41
Route Navigator Colchester - Rotterdam
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Circular Road East
Circular Road East, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Napier Road
Napier Road, 248 м
248 м
Turn left onto Mersea Road
Mersea Road, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Magdalen Street
Magdalen Street, 2 km 512 м
2 km 512 м
Turn right onto Maudlyn Road
Maudlyn Road, 64 м
64 м
Turn left onto Maudlyn Road
Maudlyn Road, 144 м
144 м
Turn right onto Hythe Quay
Hythe Quay, 371 м
371 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Colne Causeway
Colne Causeway, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Haven Bridge
Haven Bridge, 214 м
214 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastern Approach
Eastern Approach, 305 м
305 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Elmstead Road
Elmstead Road, 129 м
129 м
Turn right onto Greenstead Roundabout
Greenstead Roundabout, 39 м
39 м
Keep right onto Clingoe Hill
Clingoe Hill, 3 km 513 м
3 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Colchester Road
Colchester Road, 2 km 62 м
2 km 62 м
Turn left onto Bromley Road
Bromley Road, 5 km 553 м
5 km 553 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hare Green Roundabout
Hare Green Roundabout, 3 km 861 м
3 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A120
1 km 255 м
1 km 255 м
Continue onto Wix Bypass
Wix Bypass, 4 km 909 м
4 km 909 м
Continue onto Harwich Road
Harwich Road, 5 km 618 м
5 km 618 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A120
3 km 232 м
3 km 232 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Station Road
Station Road, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
Turn right onto Foster Road
Foster Road, 25 м
25 м
Turn right onto West Dock Road
West Dock Road, 136 м
136 м
Continue onto Station Road
Station Road, 164 м
164 м
Turn left
108 м
108 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
166 м
166 м
Attention, take ferry (Hoek van Holland - Harwich)
Hoek van Holland - Harwich, 213 km 91 м
213 km 91 м
Leave ferry and continue
173 м
173 м
Turn right
158 м
158 м
Keep left
120 м
120 м
Turn right onto Stationsweg and drive toward England, Kort
Stationsweg, England, Kort, 52 м
52 м
Turn left onto Stationsweg
Stationsweg, 52 м
52 м
Turn right onto Stationsweg
Stationsweg, 46 м
46 м
Turn right onto Hoeksebaan and take N211, N223 toward England, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Hoek van Holland Haven
Hoeksebaan, England, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Hoek van Holland Haven, N211, N223, 2 km 626 м
2 km 626 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hoeksebaan
Hoeksebaan, 3 km 797 м
3 km 797 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hoeksebaan
Hoeksebaan, 1 km 46 м
1 km 46 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hoeksebaan
Hoeksebaan, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hoeksebaan
Hoeksebaan, 1 km 716 м
1 km 716 м
Keep right onto Hoeksebaan and take N223 toward Andere Havens, Delft, Rotterdam, Den Haag
Hoeksebaan, Andere Havens, Delft, Rotterdam, Den Haag, N223, 110 м
110 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Twee Pleinenweg
Twee Pleinenweg, 1 km 548 м
1 km 548 м
Keep right onto Twee Pleinenweg and take A20 toward Maasdijk-Oost, Maassluis, Rotterdam
Twee Pleinenweg, Maasdijk-Oost, Maassluis, Rotterdam, A20, 17 km 930 м
17 km 930 м
Keep right onto A20 and take S114 toward Rotterdam-Delfshaven, -Centrum
Rotterdam-Delfshaven, -Centrum, S114, 346 м
346 м
Turn right onto Tjalklaan
Tjalklaan, 199 м
199 м
Keep left onto Schuttevaerstraat
Schuttevaerstraat, 122 м
122 м
Turn right onto Schuttevaerweg
Schuttevaerweg, 425 м
425 м
Turn slight right onto Vreelustweg
Vreelustweg, 153 м
153 м
Turn left onto Horváthweg
Horváthweg, 1 km 923 м
1 km 923 м
Keep right onto Aelbrechtsplein
Aelbrechtsplein, 2 km 111 м
2 km 111 м
Keep right onto Rochussenstraat
Rochussenstraat, 2 km 503 м
2 km 503 м
Keep right onto Westblaak
Westblaak, 210 м
210 м
Turn left onto Churchillplein
Churchillplein, 33 м
33 м
Continue onto Coolsingel
Coolsingel, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$240.50
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94
Plane from Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$886.04
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$278.47
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$265.81
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$341.76
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Dover to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69
Autostradale
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.19–$20.25
Airport Bus Express
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$29.11
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Breda
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Breda to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.76–$27.85
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$107.59
Eurotunnel
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Train from Breda to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Greater Anglia
Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Colchester to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30
Other operators
Stena Line
Other from Harwich International Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Irish Ferries
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam?
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to bus which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 12h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam?
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rotterdam?
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rotterdam?
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
How far is it from Colchester to Rotterdam?
The distance between Colchester and Rotterdam is 395 km.
How do I travel from Colchester to Rotterdam without a car?
The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .
How long does it take to get from Colchester to Rotterdam?
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Colchester to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam bus from?
Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Colchester station.
Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam train from?
Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Train or bus from Colchester to Rotterdam?
The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 12h 12m.
Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam bus arrive?
Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.
What is the time difference between Colchester and Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 23:17 in Colchester and 00:17 in Rotterdam.
Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam train arrive?
Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Rotterdam?
Book your Colchester to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Rotterdam?
There are 788+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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