The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£429
Average price
£429
Fastest journey
10 h 28 m
Average duration
16 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
720 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Rotterdam will cost around £429 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £429.
To travel from Glasgow to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £434.
Distance: 720 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£434 Average Price | £96 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Rotterdam trains for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:40 Glasgow | 9h52 | 22:32 Rotterdam | 1 change | |
| Saturday 10 January | |||||
![]() | 05:33 Glasgow | 10h28 | 16:01 Rotterdam | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Rotterdam
Trains from Glasgow to Rotterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £434 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 720 km distance in 9h 52m.
Distance 720 km |
Average train duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £434 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 52m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 19:28 |
Train companies: LNER, Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Rotterdam trainsLNER, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Rotterdam from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Glasgow to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Rotterdam by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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