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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Amsterdam
Showing times and prices for Jul 11
Cheapest price
$247
Average price
$315
Fastest journey
8 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
325 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Amsterdam will cost around $315 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
C93368+
914011:12 AM8h08Cambridge station (CBG)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2471One-way1 transfer- C93343+91408:42 AM10h38Cambridge station (CBG)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2471One-way1 transfer
- C93363+914010:42 AM8h38Cambridge station (CBG)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2471One-way1 transfer
- C93363+914010:46 AM8h34Cambridge South8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2501One-way1 transfer
- C93343+91408:46 AM10h34Cambridge South8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2501One-way1 transfer
- C93368+914011:12 AM8h08Cambridge station (CBG)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2471One-way1 transfer
- G77011+9381 · 91481:42 PM8h08Cambridge station (CBG)10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3621One-way2 transfers
C02721+914010:55 AM8h25Cambridge South8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2661One-way1 transfer- W45421+9381 · 91481:25 PM8h25Cambridge South10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3781One-way2 transfers
P76324+9381 · 9148+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International1:18 PM8h32Cambridge station (CBG)10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3621One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and ferry for Cambridge to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $233.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$268 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $84 (€69).
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Amsterdam:
A flight is $7 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Cambridge to Amsterdam costing on average $90 (€74).
A flight is $184 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Amsterdam costing on average $268 (€220).
The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cambridge and Amsterdam including taking a train, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Amsterdam 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 12m sooner (5h 14m by train vs 7h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $268 (€220) compared to roughly $45 (€37) 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
Cambridge to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93337+9140 | 8:14 AM Cambridge South | 11h06 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93337+9130 · 9363 | 8:14 AM Cambridge South | 10h36 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93337+9130 · 9463 | 8:14 AM Cambridge South | 10h36 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C02718+9140 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 10h55 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C02718+9130 · 9363 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 10h25 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C10277+W45707+9140 | 8:28 AM Cambridge South | 10h52 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93343+9140 | 8:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h38 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93343+9363 · 9130 | 8:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h08 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93343+9130 · 9463 | 8:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h08 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93343+9140 | 8:46 AM Cambridge South | 10h34 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93343+9363 · 9130 | 8:46 AM Cambridge South | 10h04 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W45730+9140 | 8:55 AM Cambridge South | 10h25 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W45729+9381 · 9148 | 10:25 AM Cambridge South | 11h25 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W45729+9140 | 10:25 AM Cambridge South | 8h55 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C10283+W45671+9140 | 10:28 AM Cambridge South | 8h52 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93363+9140 | 10:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h38 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93363+9381 · 9148 | 10:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h08 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93363+9140 | 10:46 AM Cambridge South | 8h34 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93363+9148 · 9381 | 10:46 AM Cambridge South | 11h04 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C02721+9140 | 10:55 AM Cambridge South | 8h25 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| C93368+9148 · 9381 | 11:12 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h38 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| C93368+9140 | 11:12 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h08 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| G77006+9148 · 9381 | 1:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h38 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| G77006+9148 · 9381 | 1:16 PM Cambridge South | 8h34 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| P76324+9148 · 9381+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International | 1:18 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h32 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| W45421+9148 · 9381 | 1:25 PM Cambridge South | 8h25 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| G77011+9148 · 9381 | 1:42 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h08 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Amsterdam
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Trains from Cambridge to Amsterdam run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $233 (€191) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 6h 8m.
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
Flight from $42 (€34)
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $233 (€191) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 6:40 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Flight from $42 (€34)
Train companies: Eurostar, Great Northern from Cambridge to Amsterdam trainsEurostar, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Amsterdam from $42 (€34). 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
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
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 8m
Cheapest Price
$233 (€191)
Great Northern frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Amsterdam
Things to do in Amsterdam
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
- Must visit
Van Gogh Museum
The world’s leading Van Gogh collection, with paintings, drawings, and letters that trace the artist’s life and influence. One of Amsterdam’s most sought-after museums.
- Must visit
Anne Frank House
A deeply significant museum in the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War II. Powerful, moving, and one of the city’s most visited sites.
- Must visit
Jordaan
Amsterdam’s most beloved central neighborhood, known for canals, narrow streets, boutique shops, and a classic village-like atmosphere.
- Must visit
De 9 Straatjes
A picturesque canal-side shopping and strolling area of nine small streets, very popular for photos, local boutiques, and café-lined scenery.
- Must visit
Vondelpark
The city’s best-known urban park, ideal for walking, cycling, and relaxing. A classic local favorite with lively green space in central Amsterdam.
- Vegetarian
Stroopwafel
Two thin baked waffles filled with a warm caramel syrup center. Originally a Dutch market treat, it is one of Amsterdam’s most iconic sweet snacks.
Bitterballen
Deep-fried crispy balls with a soft ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A classic Dutch bar snack commonly eaten with beer.
- Vegetarian
Poffertjes
Small fluffy mini pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour, typically served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch fairground and café treat.
Restaurant Breda
A highly regarded modern Dutch fine dining restaurant in the center, known for refined seasonal tasting menus and elegant service.
The Pantry
An established casual restaurant specializing in classic Dutch cuisine such as bitterballen, stamppot, and hachee, popular with visitors seeking traditional food.
Moeders
A well-known traditional Dutch restaurant with a cozy, home-style atmosphere, famous for stamppot, stews, and classic comfort dishes.
Euro
Amsterdam is pricey for hotels and dining. Groceries and transit are moderate, but central areas cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for street food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 70+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-5 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.40
- Day pass
- EUR 9.50
To the city center
Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam -> Dam Square, Amsterdam
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- You can check in and out on GVB trams, buses, and metro with a contactless bank card or mobile wallet.
- A GVB day pass is usually the best value if you plan multiple tram, bus, or metro rides in one day.
FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Amsterdam can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $233 (€191), while the average price is around $268 (€220).
The train from Cambridge to Amsterdam takes 6h 8m and runs 3 per day.
The first train from Cambridge to Amsterdam leaves at 4:48 AM.
The distance by train from Cambridge to Amsterdam is 201 miles (325 km).
The last train from Cambridge to Amsterdam leaves at 6:40 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Cambridge to Amsterdam.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cambridge to Amsterdam.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cambridge to Amsterdam.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Amsterdam is by flight, with a cost of around $42 (€34).
The train journey from Cambridge to Amsterdam offers a blend of scenic views, particularly in the English countryside and as you approach the Dutch coast, though much of the route is focused on efficient transportation rather than purely scenic landscapes.
A day trip from Cambridge to Amsterdam is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 8m with a frequency of 1 per day for trains and covers a distance of 201 miles (325 km).
In Amsterdam, you can enjoy a Canal Cruise for scenic views of the city's iconic canals and architecture. Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, art galleries, and cafes. Explore the Albert Cuyp Market for a variety of goods and Dutch delicacies. Experience the Heineken Experience for an interactive brewery tour, or discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center. Don't miss the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum for art, the historic Anne Frank House, the urban Vondelpark, and Dam Square featuring the Royal Palace.
Three to four days are ideal for exploring Amsterdam's main attractions, enjoying its museums, and experiencing its vibrant culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Cambridge to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is within the Schengen Area. Passport and visa requirements depend on your 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 Amsterdam include Antwerp, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, The Hague, Utrecht.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Amsterdam among Omio's users.
Currently, UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period) for tourism or business in the Schengen Area. However, the new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to launch in late 2026. Once active, this digital travel authorization will be a mandatory pre-travel requirement for all UK passport holders.
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.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Amsterdam, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and popular tourist spots. Scams involving overpriced or counterfeit tickets for canal tours and museums are common, so purchasing tickets from official vendors is advised. Additionally, some travelers report fake police officers asking to check wallets, so always ask for identification. Bicycle theft is also frequent, so securing bikes properly is important. Staying aware and using official services helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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