Rome2Rio

How to get fromLiverpool to Rotterdamby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Rotterdam

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 13 ways to get from Liverpool to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 51m
    €273–451

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus bus Uk021 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    17h 25m
    €71–133

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    8h 38m
    €278–345

  4. Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LPL - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 36m
    €74–254

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    6h 59m
    €278–451

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    9h 2m
    €183–338

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    9h 46m
    €171–299

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 29m
    €80–255

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    4h 56m
    €203–438

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAN - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 48m
    €95–270

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 2m
    €98–344

  12. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LBA - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 37m
    €120–365

  13. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    7h 48m
    €111–340

Liverpool to Rotterdam by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€273Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Rotterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 818.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 17h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There