How to get from Amsterdam to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 221 miles (356 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $34 - $165 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 10 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $58 (€51) • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, BA Euroflyer or Eurostar |
Travel 221 miles (356 km) by bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, BA Euroflyer or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train 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
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 |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Amsterdam to London travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
You can get from Amsterdam to London 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to London from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to London:
Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $58 (€51).
Taking a bus costs $131 (€114) less than taking a train, which costs on average $165 (€144) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes 10 h 55 min on average.
Getting to London by train takes 3 h 57 min on average.
London is approximately 221 miles (356 km) away from Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Amsterdam and London as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to London:
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to London:
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to London with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to London.
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