4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
17 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 9 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Rotterdam every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 18 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £292.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£69 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £292 Average Price |
16h 32m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rotterdam coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 17h50 | 05:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 17h35 | 05:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 20h01 | 20:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
| 00:20 Manchester | 19h40 | 20:00 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:50 Manchester | 17h10 | 20:00 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Rotterdam
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Buses from Manchester to Rotterdam run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 484 km distance in 16h 55m.
Distance 484 km |
Average bus duration 16h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Manchester to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Rotterdam with FlixBus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
FAQs: Manchester to Rotterdam coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Rotterdam by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Rotterdam
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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