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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €44.

Distance: 357 km

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€250

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€265

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€69

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€80

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4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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7h 5m

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4h 5m

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7h 48m

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7h 18m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from London to Amsterdam

How to get from London to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM11h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    861One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM11h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    861One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL990
    5:10 PM1h00
    London City Airport
    7:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9152
    6:04 PM4h16
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    4191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9106+Eurocity Direct9555
    6:16 AM9h38
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    4:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    5181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9106+Eurocity Direct9539
    6:16 AM5h38
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    5281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM11h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:25 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
    861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM13h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM15h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:00 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22521
    6:55 PM1h10
    London Luton Airport
    9:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8455
    3:30 PM1h05
    London City Airport
    5:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1611One-way
    0 transfers
  • BA CityflyerBA8459
    5:00 PM1h10
    London City Airport
    7:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    9:00 AM7h15
    Harwich International Port
    5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland
    1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    11:00 PM8h00
    Harwich International Port
    8:00 AMPort of Hoek van Holland
    1011One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Amsterdam

Frequent coaches, trains, and flights allow travellers to hop between these two cities, covering the route in as little as 1 hour or as long as 10 hours. Amsterdam is not short on attractions and is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, some of the top attractions are the Museum Quarter and the Canal District.

Train: The train journey between London and Amsterdam is provided by Eurostar, which runs high speed trains that depart St. Pancras International station every two hours. All trains arrive at Amsterdam Central and require switching trains at Brussels - Midi. Travel time ranges from 4 hours and 30 minutes to nearly 6 hours.

Bus: International coaches run by Flixbus, National Express, and OuiBus travel between these two cities virtually every hour. This is a direct trip that lasts 10 hours on average. Buses leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at either Duivendrecht or Sloterdijk.

Flight: easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, FlyBe, KLM, Iberia, and CityJet operate non-stop flights between these two European capitals. Flight time is 1 hour and there are usually a couple of flights available every hour. Departure airports include Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, and London City, and the arrival airport is Schiphol.

Travelling from London to Amsterdam: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam? Buses are cheaper than flights and trains, although only slightly so.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam? Flying is by far the fastest option, as travel time is just over 1 hour by plane.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between London and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €69.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Amsterdam:

A bus is €11 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average €80.

A bus is €181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average €250.

A bus is €196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.

Bus takes on average 7h 18m.

The London to Amsterdam distance is approximately 357 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Amsterdam by ferry.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Megabus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
  • 36 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer.
Omio customers who travel from London to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Copenhagen, Bruges. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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