Distance | 221 miles (356 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $35 - $155 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $35 (€30) • 9 h 45 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $105 (€91) • 1 h |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar 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.
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 ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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 |
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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, 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:
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to London with the following travel companies:
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.
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