How to travel from Amsterdam to London

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to London

distanceDistance221 miles (356 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$35 - $155
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $35 (€30) • 9 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $105 (€91) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Stena Line, easyJet or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 221 miles (356 km) from Amsterdam to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Stena Line, easyJet or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Amsterdam to London.

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from Amsterdam to London

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

Our recommendation
ferry

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Stena Line
02:15PM6h30
Amsterdam
07:45PMLondon
$931One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
01:45PM18h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$781One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
easyJet
07:45PM1h00
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
07:45PMLondon Southend Airport (SEN)
$1611One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar
02:08PM4h39
Amsterdam Centraal
05:47PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$3411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:30PM11h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:10AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:15AM15h45
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
06:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1031One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
06:30AM12h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:00PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$1271One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
09:45AM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
10:00AMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$1581One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
12:30PM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
12:45PMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$1611One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
08:45AM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
09:00AMLondon Luton Airport (LTN)
$1641One-way
0 transfers
Stena Line
10:00PM9h30
Amsterdam
06:30AMLondon
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Amsterdam to London

If you want to travel from Amsterdam to London, you can choose between bus, train and plane transport. Flying is the fastest method, but catching the train can be just as enjoyable. If cost is the key consideration, buses are the most attractive option.

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

Amsterdam to London Travel Comparison

Mode

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€32

10:00 h

2 Months Ahead

Train

€180

4:40 h

2 Months Ahead

Flight

€53

0:55 h

2 Weeks Ahead



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

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London. Buses traveling from Amsterdam to London depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 10 hours to arrive at London's Victoria coach station. 4 buses travel from Amsterdam to London every day with the first bus departing 9:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Amsterdam to London include Ouibus and Flixbus.


Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is 6 and a half hours faster than taking the bus and approximately a hour faster than taking a train even when traveling to and from Amsterdam and London's airports is taken into consideration. Flights traveling from Amsterdam to London depart from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and arrive at one of London's 6 airports. AIrlines that travel directly from Amsterdam to London include KLM, British Airways, Air France, EasyJet, CityJet, and Vueling.


Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to London

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to London. Taking a flight is usually both cheaper and faster than traveling from Amsterdam to London via Eurostar train even when traveling to and from the airport is considered. However, many travelers prefer to depart from and arrive in Amsterdam and London's city centers avoiding the airport altogether.


How to get from Amsterdam to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Amsterdam to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 35,90% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Amsterdam to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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You can travel by train, bus, flight or ferry for as low as $35 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains from Amsterdam to London based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to London travel information:

  • Average Duration: 10 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $35

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to London from Amsterdam and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

Stena Line, a Swedish ferry operator founded in 1962, offers a variety of vessels including standard ferries and high-speed crafts, each with multiple classes such as Economy, Flexi, and Premium. Onboard amenities include comfortable lounges, restaurants serving a range of cuisines, duty-free shopping, and children's play areas. Stena Line provides several ticket options, including foot passenger tickets, vehicle tickets for cars and motorcycles, and cabin accommodations for overnight journeys. Popular routes include Holyhead to Dublin, Harwich to Hook of Holland, and Gothenburg to Frederikshavn, making it a key player in connecting the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.

FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to London

FAQs: Travel to London 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 Amsterdam to London.
FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to London from Amsterdam including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $35 (€30) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $62 (€54) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $96 (€84) for the same trip.

A bus is $71 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $105 (€91).

Taking a bus costs $120 (€104) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $155 (€134).

The fastest way from Amsterdam to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 45 min of travel time.

Getting to London by ferry takes 6 h 30 min on average.

Train takes on average 4 h 12 min.

London is approximately 221 miles (356 km) away from Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to London is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to London:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Amsterdam to London depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras International.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to London:

  • You can travel to London from Amsterdam by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Megabus or Infobus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $35 (€30) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to London.
  • You can travel by plane between Amsterdam and London with easyJet, British Airways, KLM, BA Euroflyer, Flybe, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Iberia Express, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air France, Norwegian Air or Lufthansa Cityline (2), and you can find easyJet Amsterdam to London tickets for $89 (€78) on Omio.
  • You can travel to London from Amsterdam by train with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, BSB or PKP Intercity. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $138 (€120) with Eurostar from Amsterdam to London.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to London with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to London with FlixBus.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to London with Eurostar.

Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Amsterdam to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Amsterdam and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!
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