Manchester to Rotterdam train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for 07 Apr

Cheapest price

£236

Average price

£322

Fastest journey

8 h 49 m

Average duration

9 h 13 m

Trains per day

27

Distance

484 km

Cheap tickets

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 £322 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £236.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester to Rotterdam you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Avanti West CoastW02855 · VT955300+East Midlands RailwayC51469+Eurostar9152
    12:149h18
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:32Rotterdam Centraal
    £2361One-way
    3 changes
  • Avanti West CoastW02452 · VT951400+East Midlands RailwayC52487+Eurostar9152
    6:2915h03
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:32Rotterdam Centraal
    £2381One-way
    3 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12357 · C51244+Eurostar9152
    8:4312h49
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:32Rotterdam Centraal
    £2471One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12370 · C51598+Eurostar9152
    12:438h49
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:32Rotterdam Centraal
    £2621One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12367 · Y12165+Eurostar9152
    11:439h49
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    22:32Rotterdam Centraal
    £2621One-way
    2 changes

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 £293.

Distance: 484 km

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Coach
Flight

£293

Average Price

£70

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Cheapest

£73

Average Price

7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 32m

Average total duration

16h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Manchester to Rotterdam train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Monday 6 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC43528+east_midlands_railwayY12141+eurostar-direct91525:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
15h22
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
transpennine_expressC43528+east_midlands_railwayY12141+eurostar-direct91405:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12h22
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
transpennine_expressC43528+east_midlands_railwayY12141+eurostar-direct9132 · 94635:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11h52
17:02 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
avanti_west_coastW02452 · VT951400+east_midlands_railwayC52487+eurostar-direct91405:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12h03
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
avanti_west_coastW02452 · VT951400+east_midlands_railwayC52487+eurostar-direct91525:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
15h03
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
avanti_west_coastW02452 · VT951400+east_midlands_railwayC52487+eurostar-direct91325:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11h33
17:02 Rotterdam Centraal4 changes
transpennine_expressL36626+london_north_eastern_railwayC40660+eurostar-direct91405:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12h02
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
transpennine_expressL36626+london_north_eastern_railwayC40660+eurostar-direct91525:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
15h02
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
transpennine_expressL36626+london_north_eastern_railwayC40660+eurostar-direct9132 · 94635:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11h32
17:02 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
transpennine_expressL37174+london_north_eastern_railwayY11690+thameslinkG84476+eurostar-direct91526:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
14h32
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
transpennine_expressL37174+london_north_eastern_railwayY11690+thameslinkG84476+eurostar-direct91326:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11h02
17:02 Rotterdam Centraal4 changes
transpennine_expressL37174+london_north_eastern_railwayY11690+thameslinkG84476+eurostar-direct91406:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11h32
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12357 · C51244+eurostar-direct9152
On time
7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12h49
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12357 · C51244+eurostar-direct9140
On time
7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h49
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12357 · C51244+eurostar-direct9148 · 9381
On time
7:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12h19
20:02 Rotterdam Centraal		3 changes
transpennine_expressL37178+london_north_eastern_railwayY11701+eurostar-direct9152
On time
7:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12h33
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
transpennine_expressL37178+london_north_eastern_railwayY11701+eurostar-direct9140
On time
7:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
9h33
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
transpennine_expressL37178+london_north_eastern_railwayY11701+thameslinkG84496+eurostar-direct9152
On time
7:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12h33
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal		3 changes
transpennine_expressL36558+east_midlands_railwayC51596+eurostar-direct9148 · 9381
On time
8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11h49
20:02 Rotterdam Centraal		3 changes
transpennine_expressL36558+east_midlands_railwayC51596+eurostar-direct9152
On time
8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12h19
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
transpennine_expressL36558+east_midlands_railwayC51596+eurostar-direct9140
On time
8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h19
17:32 Rotterdam Centraal		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12367 · Y12165+eurostar-direct915210:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h49
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12367 · Y12165+eurostar-direct9148 · 938110:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h19
20:02 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
transpennine_expressC43759+london_north_eastern_railwayC40902+eurostar-direct915210:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
9h47
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
transpennine_expressL36568+east_midlands_railwayY12168+eurostar-direct915211:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h19
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
avanti_west_coastW02855 · VT955300+east_midlands_railwayC51469+eurostar-direct915211:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
9h18
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12370 · C51598+eurostar-direct915211:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
8h49
20:32 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Rotterdam

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Trains from Manchester to Rotterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £293 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £19
Distance
484 km
Average train duration
7h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£293
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
6h 57m
First train
0:15
Last train
18:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £19

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.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 57m
Cheapest Price
£293
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
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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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Rotterdam can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £293, while the average price tends to be around £293.
The train from Manchester to Rotterdam takes 6h 57m and runs once a day.
The train distance from Manchester to Rotterdam is 484 km.
The first train from Manchester to Rotterdam leaves at 0:15.
The last train from Manchester to Rotterdam departs at 18:15.
Trains from Manchester to Rotterdam run approximately 1 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Rotterdam.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Rotterdam.
To get from Manchester to Rotterdam, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Rotterdam.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rotterdam is by flight, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Manchester to Rotterdam in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Rotterdam offers varied scenery, beginning with the urban landscapes of Manchester, transitioning to the rolling hills and countryside of England, and concluding with the flat landscapes and canals typical of the Netherlands. While not renowned for being exceptionally scenic, the route provides glimpses of diverse landscapes.
A day trip from Manchester to Rotterdam is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 57m and the distance is 484 km. The service operates 1 time per day for trains.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy an exciting Spido Harbor Tour for views of the bustling port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven with its charming canals and quaint shops. For a vibrant atmosphere, Witte de Withstraat offers an eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to Kralingse Bos for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the architecturally impressive Markthal, the unique Cube Houses, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which features diverse artworks. The Euromast observation tower provides sweeping views of the city.
For an enriching experience in Rotterdam, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Markthal, the Cube Houses, and the Maritime Museum, while also enjoying its vibrant culinary scene and modern architecture.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Rotterdam.

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