How to get from London to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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221 miles (356 km) | |
Bus | |
BlaBlaCar Bus |
Travel 221 miles (356 km) by bus to Amsterdam from London. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
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Bus |
€33 |
8:55 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Train |
€105 |
4:29 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Flights |
€61 |
1:00 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
Amsterdam is a vibrant international city that draws more than 5 million international visitors per year. Some of Amsterdam's main attractions include the historic canals, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank's House, the red-light district and the city's many coffee shops.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $38 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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 London to Amsterdam 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 the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Travel London to Amsterdam by bus.
Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from London to Amsterdam. It takes on average 1 h 10 min to travel this journey.
The distance is approximately 221 miles (356 km) from London to Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Amsterdam:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Amsterdam:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Amsterdam.
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