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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 £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £295.
Distance: 484 km
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£80 Average Price Cheapest | £295 Average Price |
16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Rotterdam from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Manchester to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Rotterdam.

You can get to Rotterdam from Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Manchester is by taking a coach, which costs on average £39.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Rotterdam:
Taking a coach costs £278 less than taking a train, which costs on average £316 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 16 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance between Manchester and Rotterdam is around 300 miles.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Rotterdam is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Rotterdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Rotterdam:
- You can travel to Rotterdam from Manchester by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £39 with FlixBus from Manchester to Rotterdam.
- You can go to Rotterdam from Manchester by train with Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for £316 with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Rotterdam on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Manchester.
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