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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$260 Average price | $235 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $198 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $298 (€239).
A bus is $205 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $305 (€245).
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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to London
How to get from Amsterdam to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Stena Line10:00 PM9h30Port of Hoek van Holland6:30 AMHarwich International Port$911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Stena Line10:00 PM9h30Port of Hoek van Holland6:30 AMHarwich International Port$911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U257104:40 PM1h00Amsterdam Airport Schiphol4:40 PMLondon Southend Airport$1751One-way0 transfers
Other options
91676:40 PM4h17Amsterdam Centraal9:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1661One-way0 transfers- 91574:40 PM4h47Amsterdam Centraal8:27 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1661One-way0 transfers
- 91472:40 PM4h55Amsterdam Centraal6:35 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3091One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM14h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 19:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$971One-way1 transfer- FlixBus6:45 PM11h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$971One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h40Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$981One-way1 transfer
- U225229:40 PM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:50 PMLondon Luton Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
- U278457:10 PM1h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:15 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
- U286879:05 PM1h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
- Stena Line2:15 PM6h30Port of Hoek van Holland7:45 PMHarwich International Port$951One-way0 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
Mode |
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|---|---|---|---|
Bus |
€32 |
10:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Train |
€180 |
4:40 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€53 |
0:55 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $235 (€189).
A bus is $176 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $260 (€209).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, EuroCity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to London by train.
- 36 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, KLM.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
- 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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