- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 13
€112
Average ticket price on Sep 13
€215
Fastest journey on Sep 13
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
4 h 30 m
Trains on Sep 13
114
Distance
347 km
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 €215 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London without transferring at least once.
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9334 · 9135Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €488.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €488 Average price | €88 Average price | €99 Average price | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average €88.
A train is €21 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average €99.
A train is €410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London costing on average €488.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
The journey is about 2h 8m faster (4h 27m by train vs 6h 35m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€78 vs €109). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 8338+ 9458 · 9149 | 12:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h28 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8338+ 9358 · 9149 | 12:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h28 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8138+ 9358 · 9149 | 12:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h18 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8138+ 9458 · 9149 | 12:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h18 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8138+ 9458 · 9153 | 12:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 7h18 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8438+ 9458 · 9149 | 12:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h09 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8238+ 9458 · 9149 | 12:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h04 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8238+ 9358 · 9149 | 12:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h04 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8238+ 9458 · 9153 | 12:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 7h04 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9544+ 9149 | 2:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h54 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 9153 | 2:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h54 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 9157 | 2:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9358 · 9149 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 4h30 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9358 · 9153 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 5h30 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9458 · 9153 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 5h30 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9458 · 9149 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 4h30 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9458 · 9153 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 5h33 | 7:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9458 · 9149 | 2:27 PM Schiphol Airport | 4h30 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9153 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h15 | 7:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9157 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9163 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h42 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9163 | 3:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h24 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9157 | 3:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 9153 | 3:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h54 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9552+ 9157 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9552+ 9163 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h42 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9560+ 9163 | 6:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h24 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
1860+ 9163 · 9482 | 6:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h13 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
1860+ 9163 · 9382 | 6:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h13 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 13 | |||||
SPR 8110+ 9334 · 9135 | 5:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h18 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8110+ 9434 · 9135 | 5:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h18 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8210+ 9958 · 9149 | 5:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 13h04 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8210+ 9958 · 9153 | 5:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 14h04 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8210+ 9434 · 9135 | 5:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h04 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9512+ 9125 | 6:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h54 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9512+ 9129 | 6:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h54 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9512+ 9117 | 6:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h54 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8212+ 9958 · 9149 | 6:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 12h35 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8212+ 9434 · 9135 | 6:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 8h35 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8212+ 9958 · 9153 | 6:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 13h35 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9516+ 9129 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h12 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 9125 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h12 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 9135 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h12 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 9125 | 7:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h54 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 9129 | 7:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h54 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9516+ 9143 | 7:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 9h54 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
1816+ 9125 · 9916 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h43 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
1816+ 9129 · 9916 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h43 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
1816+ 9135 · 9916 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h43 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9520+ 9135 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h12 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 9129 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h12 | 12:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 9125 | 7:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h12 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8120+ 9434 · 9135 | 8:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 6h48 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8120+ 9958 · 9149 | 8:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h48 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8120+ 9958 · 9153 | 8:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 11h48 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8220+ 9958 · 9153 | 8:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 11h35 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8220+ 9958 · 9149 | 8:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h35 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8220+ 9434 · 9135 | 8:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 6h35 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8122+ 9958 · 9153 | 8:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 11h18 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8122+ 9958 · 9149 | 8:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h18 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8122+ 9434 · 9135 | 8:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 6h18 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8222+ 9476 · 9167 | 8:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 14h04 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8324+ 9476 · 9167 | 8:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 13h58 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8324+ 9958 · 9153 | 8:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h58 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8124+ 9958 · 9149 | 9:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h48 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8124+ 9958 · 9153 | 9:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h48 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8124+ 9476 · 9167 | 9:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 13h48 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8424+ 9476 · 9167 | 9:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 13h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8424+ 9958 · 9153 | 9:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h39 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8424+ 9958 · 9149 | 9:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h39 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9528+ 9135 | 10:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h54 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 9157 | 10:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 10h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 9143 | 10:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6h54 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9434 · 9135 | 10:27 AM Schiphol Airport | 4h30 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9334 · 9135 | 10:27 AM Schiphol Airport | 4h30 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8330+ 9958 · 9153 | 10:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h28 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8330+ 9958 · 9149 | 10:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 8h28 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8330+ 9476 · 9167 | 10:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 12h28 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8130+ 9958 · 9149 | 10:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 8h18 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8130+ 9476 · 9167 | 10:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 12h18 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8130+ 9958 · 9153 | 10:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h18 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9532+ 9143 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h12 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 9153 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h15 | 7:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 9157 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8430+ 9476 · 9167 | 10:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 12h09 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8230+ 9958 · 9153 | 10:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 9h04 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8230+ 9476 · 9167 | 10:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 12h04 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9532+ 9167 | 11:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h54 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 9143 | 11:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 5h54 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 9157 | 11:03 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 9h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 9143 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5h12 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 9153 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h15 | 7:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 9157 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 9h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8336+ 9476 · 9167 | 11:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 10h58 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8336+ 9958 · 9153 | 11:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 7h58 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8336+ 9958 · 9149 | 11:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 6h58 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8136+ 9958 · 9153 | 12:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 7h48 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8136+ 9476 · 9167 | 12:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 10h48 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8136+ 9958 · 9149 | 12:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 6h48 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8436+ 9476 · 9167 | 12:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 10h39 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8236+ 9476 · 9167 | 12:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 10h35 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 15:27. The fastest train covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 3:27 PM |
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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.
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 options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
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 storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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