There are 11 ways to get from Amsterdam to London by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria Coach Station
9 alternative options
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthun
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Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
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Drive from Folkestone to London
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk
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Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
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Drive from Dover to London
Train to Rotterdam, fly to London City
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
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Fly from Rotterdam (RTM) to London City (LCY)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London City (LCY)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick (LGW)
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Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Luton, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Luton (LTN)
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Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras International LL
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Stansted
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted (STN)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Norwich, train
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich (NWI)
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Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
Amsterdam to London by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into United Kingdom from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from Netherlands
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
Rules to follow in United Kingdom
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Regional advice
Considerations leaving from Netherlands
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed from Netherlands.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in London is 111.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in London is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.
No, returning to Netherlands from United Kingdom is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 14 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to London is to bus which costs €27 - €35 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to London is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €75 - €400 and takes 3h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Amsterdam and London is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €130 - €360.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl takes 4h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Amsterdam to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to London train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to London is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €35 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €380 and takes 3h 45m.

- Distance: 223.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and London, England?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl 3 times a day. Tickets cost £110 - £310 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23 - £28 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Rotterdam to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £350
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £420
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £300
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £260

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £390
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £270
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £430

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £210
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £160
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £220

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £310
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £270 - £310
- Standard
- £110 - £140
- Standard Premier
- £160 - £200

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £14
- 1st Class
- £16 - £23

- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23

- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12 - £18
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- £12 - £18

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras International LL
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £17

- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £24
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £7 - £20
- Off-Peak Single
- £12 - £18
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- £16 - £24

- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45 - £75
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23 - £28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80 - £140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- £84
- Standard Car - Premium
- £134
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The quickest flight from Rotterdam Airport to London City Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Amsterdam to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.
London is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 9:49 PM in Amsterdam and 8:49 PM in London.
Amsterdam to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
British Airways offers flights from Rotterdam Airport to London City Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to London train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2733+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €13.