Rotterdam to London train
Travel from Rotterdam to London by train, via Brussels.
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From 15 June until early 2025, we won’t be running any direct trains from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London due to major track works at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Don't worry you can still travel from the Netherlands to London by taking the Eurostar to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, where you'll go through border control and then catch the train to London.
Our direct trains will be back up and running early next year, with a bigger terminal for an even better travel experience.
Travel by train from Rotterdam to London via Brussels
For a smart journey from Rotterdam to London, hop on board the Eurostar. Whizz through three countries in under five hours, and after a quick change in Brussels, you’ll arrive at London St Pancras International, right in the heart of the city.
How do I travel to from Rotterdam to London on an indirect train?
Even though our direct service is on pause, you can still get to London by train. From Rotterdam Centraal station take the Eurostar to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, then hop on the train to London St Pancras International. You can book your entire journey on eurostar.com.
Remember to bring your passport, as border checks take place in Brussels before you board the Eurostar to London.
Changing trains in Brussels-Midi/Zuid
The Eurostar from Rotterdam to Brussels takes just over an hour.
When you arrive in Brussels, follow the signs to the Eurostar departure terminal at platforms 1 and 2.
Simply scan the barcode on your ticket at the Eurostar gates. Keep your passport handy, as you'll need it for security and passport checks. Then, hop on the Eurostar to London.
You'll have about 45 minutes to change trains in Brussels.
Security and passport control in Brussels-Midi/Zuid
After going through the ticket gates, you'll need to undergo a security check for you and your luggage. Then, your passport will be checked: first by the Belgian authorities and then by the British authorities. If your European passport has a chip, you can scan it at an e-gate.
Arriving at St Pancras International station
Your train will arrive right in the heart of London at St Pancras International, one of the most elegant stations in the world. As border checks take place before departure, you can simply hop off the train and leave the station.
St Pancras International is well connected to Underground lines and buses. There's also a black cab stand right outside and King's Cross station is just across the road if you have a connecting train.
Looking for a hotel in London near St Pancras International? Find a place to stay.
Your journey in the opposite direction
Heading from London to Rotterdam is a breeze— we still run direct trains from London to Rotterdam. In just 3 hours and 52 minutes, you’ll zip from city centre to city centre.
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*Tickets from €44
€44 per person one way based on a mandatory return trip in Standard between London and Brussels-Midi/Zuid, Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Lille, for travel between 03/12/2024 and 12/02/2025. Subject to availability. Availability varies according to dates and times. Blackout dates may apply. The earlier you book, the more availability. Correct as at 09/10/2024.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Our Standard, Standard Premier & Comfort tickets are exchangeable up to 1 hour before your original departure time without a fee. If your new ticket is more expensive, you’ll pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date will become non-refundable. View our flexible ticket conditions.