Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London

Showing times and prices for Jul 30

Cheapest price

$196

Average price

$236

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

4 h 33 m

Trains per day

88

Distance

347 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London without transferring at least once.

  • NS DomesticSPR 8138+Eurostar9167
    12:39 PM10h18
    Schiphol Airport
    9:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 8352+Eurostar9167
    3:59 PM6h58
    Schiphol Airport
    9:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 8136+Eurostar9157
    12:09 PM8h48
    Schiphol Airport
    7:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 8136+Eurostar9147
    12:09 PM6h48
    Schiphol Airport
    5:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 8438+Eurostar9147
    12:48 PM6h09
    Schiphol Airport
    5:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 215 miles (347 km)

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Ferry
Driving

$239

Average price

$115

Average price

$73

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Cheapest

$75

Average price

$108

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 46m

Average total duration

4h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

12h 54m

Average total duration

12h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

6h 35m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is a bus with an average price of $73 (€73).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average $75 (€75).

A bus is $43 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average $115 (€115).

A bus is $166 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average $239 (€239).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 16m.

Ferry takes on average 7h 18m.

Bus takes on average 12h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2h 19m sooner (4h 16m by train vs 6h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $239 (€239) compared to roughly $108 (€108) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Eurocity Direct8:12 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
4h45
12:57 PM London0 transfersDirect
Eurocity Direct9:12 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
4h45
1:57 PM London0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel9:42 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
5h15
2:57 PM London0 transfersDirect
Eurocity Direct10:12 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
5h45
3:57 PM London0 transfersDirect
Eurocity Direct3:12 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
4h45
7:57 PM London0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticSPR 8110+Eurostar91155:39 AM Schiphol Airport
5h18
9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8110+Eurostar91335:39 AM Schiphol Airport
9h38
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8110+Eurostar9416 · 91235:39 AM Schiphol Airport
7h18
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 8210+Eurostar9416 · 91235:53 AM Schiphol Airport
7h04
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 8210+Eurostar91335:53 AM Schiphol Airport
9h24
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8210+Eurostar91155:53 AM Schiphol Airport
5h04
9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9512+Eurostar91236:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid
6h53
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9512+Eurostar91456:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid
11h53
4:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8112+Eurostar91336:10 AM Schiphol Airport
9h07
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9516+Eurostar91237:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid
5h53
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9516+Eurostar91457:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid
10h53
4:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9516+Eurostar91417:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid
9h53
3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurostar9416 · 91237:27 AM Schiphol Airport
5h30
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurostar9123 · 93167:27 AM Schiphol Airport
5h30
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8320+Eurostar91477:59 AM Schiphol Airport
10h58
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8320+Eurostar9364 · 91537:59 AM Schiphol Airport
11h58
6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 8320+Eurostar91337:59 AM Schiphol Airport
7h18
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8120+Eurostar9364 · 91538:09 AM Schiphol Airport
11h48
6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 8120+Eurostar91338:09 AM Schiphol Airport
7h08
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8120+Eurostar91478:09 AM Schiphol Airport
10h48
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8420+Eurostar91478:18 AM Schiphol Airport
10h39
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8220+Eurostar91478:22 AM Schiphol Airport
10h35
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
Eurostar9123 · 93228:27 AM Schiphol Airport
4h30
11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8322+Eurostar91478:29 AM Schiphol Airport
10h28
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8122+Eurostar91478:39 AM Schiphol Airport
10h18
5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8122+Eurostar91578:39 AM Schiphol Airport
12h18
7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 8122+Eurostar91338:39 AM Schiphol Airport
6h38
2:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP)1 transfer

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Eurostar as well as NS International | IC Brussel or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) offer trains services from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London

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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€66) but you can travel from only $36 (€36) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 4h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $36 (€36)
Distance
215 miles (347 km)
Average train duration
4h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$66 (€66)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
4h 30m
First train
6:11 AM
Last train
4:27 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $36 (€36)

Train companies: Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London trainsEurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London from $36 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 0m
Cheapest Price
$330 (€330)
Eurostar frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

NS International | IC Brussel

About
NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The "IC Brussel" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries.
Luggage & cancellation policy
NS International | IC Brussel frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
$195 (€195)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
4 a day

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FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $66 (€66), while the average price is around $239 (€239).
The train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London takes 4h 30m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London leaves at 6:11 AM.
The distance by train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is 215 miles (347 km).
The last train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London leaves at 4:27 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London.
There is no direct train service currently available from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is by bus, with a cost of around $36 (€36).
The train journey from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is not typically considered scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and industrial areas with limited views of natural landscapes.
A day trip from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 30m. There are 5 trips per day for trains, with a distance of 215 miles (347 km).
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from The London Eye, visit the vibrant West End Theatre District for high-quality shows, and explore Camden Market's eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts. A walk through Hyde Park offers beautiful landscapes and recreational activities, while art lovers can visit the Tate Modern. Don't miss The British Museum's vast collection of art and antiquities, the historic Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace. Iconic landmarks like The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, along with St. Paul's Cathedral, offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.
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Yes, you can take the train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London.
London is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
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Popular train stations from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London

Most Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Amsterdam
Arrival train stations in London
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · $11 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · $2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · $2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · $2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

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