How to travel from London to Amsterdam

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Travel Information to Amsterdam from London

distanceDistance221 miles (356 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train, flight or ferry
priceTicket price range$33 - $66
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $33 (€30) • 10 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $60 (€54) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Stena Line, easyJet or Eurostar

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

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from London to Amsterdam

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

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

easyJetU25709
01:55PM1h05
London Southend Airport (SEN)
04:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM11h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
easyJetU25709
01:55PM1h05
London Southend Airport (SEN)
04:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar9126+NS International | IC Brussel1859
11:04AM4h18
London St Pancras International (STP)
04:22PMAmsterdam Centraal
$4401One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9116+Eurocity Direct9547+Intercity3255
09:01AM5h33
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:34PMAmsterdam Zuid
$4421One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9116+Eurocity Direct9547+NS International | IC Brussel1855
09:01AM5h21
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:22PMAmsterdam Centraal
$4431One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM11h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:00AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM14h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:05AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$1621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM11h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:00AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1821One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU22515
09:30AM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
11:45AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1461One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU22517
12:35PM1h10
London Luton Airport (LTN)
02:45PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1801One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU22519
03:05PM1h10
London Luton Airport (LTN)
05:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1801One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Hollandica
09:00AM7h15
Harwich International Port
05:15PMPort of Hoek van Holland
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Britannica
11:00PM8h00
Harwich International Port
08:00AMPort of Hoek van Holland
$1291One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Amsterdam

Travelers journey from London to Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from London to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in London include London Victoria bus station, St Pancras International train station, and London Gatwick airport.

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

London to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€33

8:55 h

1 Month Ahead

Train

€105

4:29 h

2 Weeks Ahead

Flights

€61

1:00 h

1 Week Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from London to Amsterdam depart from London's Victoria coach station and take at least 9 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. 8 buses travel from London to Amsterdam everyday with the first bus departing at 10:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Amsterdam include National Express, Ouibus, and Flixbus.

Fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Flying is the fastest way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is 3:30 h faster than taking the train and approximately 8 hours faster than taking the bus. Flying is always the fastest option, even when traveling to and from London and Amsterdam's airports is taken into consideration. Flights traveling from London to Amsterdam depart from one of London's 6 airports and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Airlines that travel directly from London to Amsterdam include British Airways, KLM, Air France, CityJet, and EasyJet.

Most popular way to travel from London to Amsterdam

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Even when traveling from London's city center to the airport is taken into consideration, the cost of traveling from London to Amsterdam with a budget airline is far cheaper than traveling via Eurostar train. However, traveling from London to Amsterdam by train is also a popular option for those who would prefer to avoid the airport.

How to get from London to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Amsterdam, 53,13% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from London to Amsterdam

You can travel by travel to Amsterdam from London with Lufthansa, BlaBlaCar Bus and Air France. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier,

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

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

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