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Rotterdam to London train
Travel from Rotterdam to London directly or via Brussels.
Flexible tickets
No exchange fees*
Go greener with Eurostar
Take the train to reduce your carbon footprint**
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Our direct trains from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London will be temporarily back in service between 10 February and 29 March 2025. They’ll then take a break due to essential works at Amsterdam Centraal and restart again at the end of April 2025.
Want to travel when the direct trains aren’t running? You can take the Eurostar to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, go through border control, and then catch the train to London.
Book train tickets from Rotterdam to London
Travel with us from Rotterdam to London. Go direct from city centre to city centre, or hop on board an indirect train and change at Brussels-Midi/Zuid. Either way, we'll get you there feeling rested, relaxed, and ready for work or play.
Taking a direct train from Rotterdam to London
Fancy sinking into your seat and travelling non-stop to London? Our direct trains are back up and running until 29 March 2025. Book today and make your way to bustling pubs, magical museums, and picturesque parks.
Departing from Rotterdam Centraal
Rotterdam Centraal is located in the heart of the city and is well connected by metro and tram lines.
When to arrive
Please check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. To check the border requirements between the UK and the EU, please use our travel checklist tool.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse the shops or grab a snack from the food stands.
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.
Travelling from Rotterdam to London with a connection in Brussels
Say goodbye to tricky transfers. Take an indirect train to London, with an easy change in Brussels, and enjoy a hassle-free journey from start to finish. With us, there's no switching stations, and you can book your entire trip on eurostar.com.
Departing from Rotterdam Centraal
Rotterdam Centraal is located in the heart of the city and is well connected by metro and tram lines.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but it's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time. Find additional information on our travel documents page.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse the shops or grab a snack from the food stands.
Changing trains in Brussels to London
When you arrive in Brussels-Midi/Zuid, follow these steps:
- Go to the end of the platform.
- Take the exit into the concourse.
- Follow the signs for platforms 1 and 2 to the Channel terminal.
- Get to the ticket gates at our recommended arrival time.
- Scan your ticket's QR code and go through security checks with your luggage.
- Get your required travel documents checked.
- Board your train to London.
Our booking system will have given you two trains that provide you enough time to connect. If you need a hand, staff will be available to help.
To learn more about passport checks and connections in Brussels, read our station guide page.
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.
Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and enjoy a light meal served at your seat.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
Frequently asked questions
Our direct trains take 3 hours and 31 minutes. Our indirect trains take 1 hour and 8 minutes to get to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, and then about 2 hours and 3 minutes to London St Pancras International.
If you're taking a direct train, please check our recommended arrival times.
For indirect trains, we recommend you arrive at Rotterdam Centraal 20 minutes before your departure.
Yes, at the moment there is. Direct trains are temporarily back up and running between 10 February and 29 March 2025. They'll then be paused again until the end of April, after which they'll run again as normal.
Yes. As you'll be travelling with Eurostar for both legs of your journey, you can cancel your entire booking directly via Manage Your Booking, according to our fare and fees conditions.
Please contact our customer service team via the Contact Us form if you need help when cancelling a booking.
Our staff will book you on the next available high-speed train at no extra cost. Just speak to a member of our team on your delayed train or at your connecting station.
They'll give you a form to prove that you missed your train because of a disruption. To find out more about missed connections, go to our Connections page.
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*Price for tickets in Eurostar Standard class for one way journey. Subject to availability.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.
***The analysis by EcoRes uses average CO₂ emissions per passenger travelling 1km. The calculations used 2022 internal data from the entire Eurostar-Thalys network (annual consumption of traction electricity, number of passengers transported, number of km travelled by these passengers), and CO₂ emission factors attributed to traction electricity produced in the respective countries crossed. For thermal cars, the emissions factor used is average for a combustion-powered car (averaged fuel) on a long-distance journey at 171gCO₂/km considering 2.2 person per car, taken from the ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition) Carbon Base. Calculations for the average CO₂ emissions per passenger for flights used combustion emissions from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) calculator, with additional upstream emissions data (WTT) based on DGAC (direction Générale de l’aviation civile) ratio of 22%. Non-CO₂ effects (condensation trails and cirrus clouds) were not taken into account. For full details, see eurostar.com/uk-en/sustainability.
Calculations taken from an independent study carried out by EcoRes SCRL in July 2023.