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Rotterdam to London train
Travel from Rotterdam to London by train, 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.
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.
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
Get to the station at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to get through border controls and security.
There are no food restrictions on board, so you’re allowed to bring your own food from home. You can also grab food or drink at the station after completing ticket and security checks.
You can take liquids on the Eurostar and there is no volume limit, so you can bring all your toiletries and even a bottle of bubbly!
Eurostar Standard and Eurostar Plus adult tickets allow you to bring two pieces of luggage that are up to 85cm long, and one small piece of hand luggage such as a handbag or briefcase. We also have allowances for Business Premier passengers and kids travelling with child tickets.
Unlike airlines, there are no hidden costs when travelling by Eurostar. Once you have picked your train tickets (Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus, or Eurostar Premier), there will be no additional fees for seat selection, advanced booking, or luggage allowance.
Children aged 12 to 15 (inclusive) can travel on their own to some Eurostar destinations. However, they must be carrying a fully completed Eurostar unaccompanied minor form and can only travel on trains departing between 06:00 and 17:00 local time. Learn more about children travelling alone.
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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.