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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 flight costs an average of $51.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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$257

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4h 49m

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from London to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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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
    9:30 AM11h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM11h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL982
    9:20 AM1h00
    London City Airport
    11:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9106
    6:16 AM4h04
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:20 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $2451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9114
    8:16 AM4h04
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $2801One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9114+NS International | IC Brussel1847
    8:16 AM3h58
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:14 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM11h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM14h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:05 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM15h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:55 AMAmsterdam, Centraal Station
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU28672
    6:00 AM1h20
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22511
    6:00 AM1h15
    London Luton Airport
    8:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22515
    9:30 AM1h15
    London Luton Airport
    11:45 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    9:00 AM7h15
    Harwich International Port
    5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Amsterdam

Travelers journey from London to Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from London to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in London include London Victoria bus station, St Pancras International train station, and London Gatwick airport.

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

London to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€33

8:55 h

1 Month Ahead

Train

€105

4:29 h

2 Weeks Ahead

Flights

€61

1:00 h

1 Week Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from London to Amsterdam depart from London's Victoria coach station and take at least 9 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. 8 buses travel from London to Amsterdam everyday with the first bus departing at 10:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Amsterdam include National Express, Ouibus, and Flixbus.

Fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Flying is the fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is 3:30 h faster than taking the train and approximately 8 hours faster than taking the bus. Flying is always the fastest option, even when traveling to and from London and Amsterdam's airports is taken into consideration. Flights traveling from London to Amsterdam depart from one of London's 6 airports and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Airlines that travel directly from London to Amsterdam include British Airways, KLM, Air France, CityJet, and EasyJet.

Most popular way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Even when traveling from London's city center to the airport is taken into consideration, the cost of traveling from London to Amsterdam with a budget airline is far cheaper than traveling via Eurostar train. However, traveling from London to Amsterdam by train is also a popular option for those who would prefer to avoid the airport.

How to get from London to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Amsterdam, 53,13% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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 $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average $72 (€59).

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

The distance from London to Amsterdam is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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 Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Swiss to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Amsterdam by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Megabus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 36 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, BA Cityflyer.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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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