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

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There are 10 ways to get from Watford to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    4h 52m
    €200–360
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    13h
    €50–82
  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    5h 47m
    €221–262
  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    2h 57m
    €130–347
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    5h 15m
    €73–179
  6. Train #2 (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    5h 24m
    €218–359
  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    6h 55m
    €114–217
  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 46m
    €92–289
  9. Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 56m
    €140–402
  10. Fly Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 52m
    €60–199

Watford to Rotterdam by train and foot (Eurostar)

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Watford, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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