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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $93.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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$303

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is a bus with an average price of $100 (€80).

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

A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $297 (€239).

A bus is $204 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $303 (€245).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 0m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 44m.

Bus takes on average 7h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Amsterdam and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to London among Omio's users.

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

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

  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h15
    Amsterdam
    9:10 AMLondon
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h15
    Amsterdam
    9:10 AMLondon
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:00 PM12h10
    Amsterdam
    9:10 AMLondon
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:00 PM12h10
    Amsterdam
    8:10 AMLondon
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    2:50 PM13h45
    Amsterdam
    4:35 AMLondon
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:45 AM12h30
    Amsterdam
    8:15 PMLondon
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Amsterdam to London

If you want to travel from Amsterdam to London, you can choose between bus, train and plane transport. Flying is the fastest method, but catching the train can be just as enjoyable. If cost is the key consideration, buses are the most attractive option.

Trains from Amsterdam to London | Buses from Amsterdam to London | Flights from Amsterdam to London

Amsterdam to London Travel Comparison

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Average Price

Travel Time

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Bus

€32

10:00 h

2 Months Ahead

Train

€180

4:40 h

2 Months Ahead

Flight

€53

0:55 h

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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London. Buses traveling from Amsterdam to London depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 10 hours to arrive at London's Victoria coach station. 4 buses travel from Amsterdam to London every day with the first bus departing 9:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Amsterdam to London include Ouibus and Flixbus.


Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is 6 and a half hours faster than taking the bus and approximately a hour faster than taking a train even when traveling to and from Amsterdam and London's airports is taken into consideration. Flights traveling from Amsterdam to London depart from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and arrive at one of London's 6 airports. AIrlines that travel directly from Amsterdam to London include KLM, British Airways, Air France, EasyJet, CityJet, and Vueling.


Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to London. Taking a flight is usually both cheaper and faster than traveling from Amsterdam to London via Eurostar train even when traveling to and from the airport is considered. However, many travelers prefer to depart from and arrive in Amsterdam and London's city centers avoiding the airport altogether.


How to get from Amsterdam to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Amsterdam to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 35,90% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Amsterdam to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to London

Travel to London 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 Amsterdam to London.

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There are 4 options to travel between Amsterdam and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is a bus with an average price of $100 (€80).

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

A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $297 (€239).

A bus is $204 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $303 (€245).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 0m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 44m.

Bus takes on average 7h 42m.

The distance from Amsterdam to London is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to London is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

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