The distance between Glasgow and Rotterdam is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Rotterdam by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Rotterdam (RTM).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Antwerp and then to Rotterdam Central Station.
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Drive to Hull then take a ferry to Rotterdam.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Rotterdam by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Glasgow and Rotterdam is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Glasgow and Rotterdam by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Rotterdam is to take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
Avanti West Coast and Eurostar run train services between Glasgow and Rotterdam. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Antwerp and Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 10. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Glasgow and Rotterdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Rotterdam. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Rotterdam (RTM) - via London City (LCY). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Rotterdam. There is however a flight that goes via London City (LCY). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Rotterdam typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Rotterdam (RTM).
The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | €290($290) | every 20 mins | 894km (556 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 15m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 784km (487 miles) |
Train | 8h 5m | €560($565) | 5 times a week | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Bus | 18hrs | €84($84) | 4 times a week | 1,183km (735 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | €235($235) | once daily | 831km (516 miles) |
Transavia Holland
Eurostar
Eurotunnel
Scottish Citylink
Autokar Polska
P&O Ferries
The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.