What is the cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Amsterdam?

The fastest way to get from London to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between London and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between London and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from London station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from London to Amsterdam?

The distance between London and Amsterdam is 363 miles.

How do I travel from London to Amsterdam without a car?

The best way to get from London to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $220 - $370.

How long does it take to get from London to Amsterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from London to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Amsterdam bus from?

London to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Amsterdam train from?

London to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from London to Amsterdam is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $220 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 12h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $340 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the London to Amsterdam bus arrive?

London to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the London to Amsterdam train arrive?

London to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Can I share a ride from London to Amsterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Amsterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Amsterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, car train, car ferry, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 23m
$223–364
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Amsterdam222.3 mi
6h 42m
$30–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
12h 29m
$42–142
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3h 53m
$110–339
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam
6h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdam
7h 19m
$136–197
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
4h 8m
$117–344
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
4h 13m
$84–222
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
4h 24m
$140–349
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
4h 31m
$79–209
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
4h 41m
$77–234

London to Amsterdam by subway and train

27Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.8 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between London, UK and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $220–360 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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