The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£295
Average price
£295
Fastest journey
7 h 26 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £295 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £295.
To travel from Manchester to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.


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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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£292 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rotterdam trains for today, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VT979600 · W02855+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ 9148 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h27 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
VT979600 · W02855+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ 9148 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h27 | 21:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
VT979600 · W02855+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h27 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
VT990600+ L36568+ Y12168+ 9152 | 11:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 10h17 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
VT979800 · W02844+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | 12:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h47 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
VT979900 · L02134+ Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ 9152 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h27 | 22:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
| Saturday 21 February | |||||
![]() | 08:35 Manchester | 7h26 | 16:01 Rotterdam | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Rotterdam
Trains from Manchester to Rotterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £292 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 484 km |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £292 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 18:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Rotterdam trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Rotterdam from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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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