- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haarlem to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haarlem to London will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 3 trains that leave Haarlem for London on Mon, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Haarlem to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
$258 Average price | $132 Average price | $91 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Haarlem to London:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Haarlem to London costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Haarlem to London costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $182 (€148) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haarlem to London costing on average $258 (€209).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Haarlem to London trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:23 AM Haarlem | 5h34 | 12:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Haarlem | 6h17 | 1:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Haarlem to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 5:31 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 84 days |
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