How to travel from Amsterdam to London

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Amsterdam to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $561.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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Driving

$230

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$561

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$75

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$100

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$126

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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6h 25m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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13h 17m

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12h 47m

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30m

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8h 55m

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7h 55m

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6h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Qatar Airways

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Stena Line

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is a bus with an average price of $75 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:

A bus is $26 (€22) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $100 (€84).

A bus is $155 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $230 (€193).

A bus is $486 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $561 (€470).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 25m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 55m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Amsterdam and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to London 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 38m sooner (4h 8m by train vs 6h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $230 (€193) compared to roughly $126 (€106) 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.

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from Amsterdam to London

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM13h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM13h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU25710
    4:40 PM1h00
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4:40 PMLondon Southend Airport
    $1871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9115
    6:40 AM4h17
    Amsterdam Centraal
    9:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $2691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9157
    4:40 PM4h17
    Amsterdam Centraal
    7:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $2961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9147
    2:40 PM4h17
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $2961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 AM13h35
    Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM11h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    9:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM12h10
    Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)
    9:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU28671
    7:00 AM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:25 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22512
    8:45 AM1h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:00 AMLondon Luton Airport
    $1641One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU28673
    8:50 AM1h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:10 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    2:15 PM6h30
    Port of Hoek van Holland
    7:45 PMHarwich International Port
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    10:00 PM9h30
    Port of Hoek van Holland
    6:30 AMHarwich International Port
    $2041One-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

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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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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to London

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.

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There are 4 options to travel between Amsterdam and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is a bus with an average price of $75 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:

A bus is $26 (€22) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $100 (€84).

A bus is $155 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $230 (€193).

A bus is $486 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $561 (€470).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 25m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 55m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

The distance from Amsterdam to London is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to London is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to London by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Alibus, Intercity to go to London by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, asl airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 36 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in London to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from The London Eye, visit the vibrant West End Theatre District for high-quality shows, and explore Camden Market's eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts. A walk through Hyde Park offers beautiful landscapes and recreational activities, while art lovers can visit the Tate Modern. Don't miss The British Museum's vast collection of art and antiquities, the historic Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace. Iconic landmarks like The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, along with St. Paul's Cathedral, offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.
For a comprehensive experience of London's top attractions, cultural sites, and local neighborhoods, it is recommended to spend around 3 to 5 days in the city. This allows time to explore major landmarks such as the British Museum, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, as well as enjoy local markets and parks.
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