London to Rotterdam by train
Rotterdam lies 321 km (199 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 12 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 9 million | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 2761–9999 |
Clocks in Rotterdam are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 3 h 12 min journey lands 4 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rotterdam
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from London to Rotterdam
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from London?
321 km (199 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Rotterdam by train?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Rotterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.