There are 13 ways to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 28m€284–454Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814
15h 34m€67–105Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
7h 49m€263–323Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 24m€83–265Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 37m€289–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus X2
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 54m€94–244Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sheffield to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
8h 57m€156–277Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 45m€214–445Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 21m€107–321Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 5m€97–303Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 19m€108–350Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
- Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 28m€252–492Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 47m€68–362
Sheffield to Rotterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €210 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Sheffield and Rotterdam is 772 km.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 28m and costs €280 - €460.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Sheffield to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 28m and costs €280 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Rotterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Rotterdam Central Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and London Victoria in around 15h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–350
Flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–550
Flights from Humberside Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €200–330
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Barnetby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Barnetby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Sheffield to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 1:50 PM in Sheffield and 2:50 PM in Rotterdam.
Sheffield to Rotterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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