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 €28 - €60 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 and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between London and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between London and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from London to Amsterdam?

The distance between London and Amsterdam is 578 km.

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 4h 4m and costs €70 - €320.

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

The train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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 4h 4m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the London to Amsterdam bus arrive?

London to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between London and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:19 AM in London and 3:19 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the London to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London to Amsterdam?

Book your London to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Amsterdam?

Book your London to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2736+ 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from London to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 4m
€70–320
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Amsterdamrideshare 357.7 km
6h 42m
€28–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
11h 25m
€40–90
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
3h 41m
€107–326
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
5h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
7h 11m
€109–171
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3h 47m
€153–354
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3h 47m
€142–342
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4h 5m
€120–250
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4h 5m
€113–230
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 9m
€116–261
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 53m
€73–260

London to Amsterdam by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €120–280 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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