The average train between London and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Alphen aan den Rijn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between London and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Alphen aan den Rijn station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
London to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
The distance between London and Alphen aan den Rijn is 335.8 km. The road distance is 549 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m.