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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $515.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$235 Average price | $515 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Amsterdam:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average $101 (€85).
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average $235 (€197).
A bus is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average $515 (€432).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
You'll arrive about 3h 17m sooner (4h 6m by train vs 7h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $235 (€197) compared to roughly $44 (€37) 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Amsterdam
How to get from London to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:00 PM11h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 PM11h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL9947:00 PM1h00London City Airport9:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 91066:16 AM4h04London St Pancras International (STP)11:20 AMAmsterdam Centraal$1511One-way0 transfers
- 91148:16 AM4h04London St Pancras International (STP)1:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2061One-way0 transfers
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95556:16 AM9h38London St Pancras International (STP)4:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$2571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:00 PM11h25London, Victoria Coach Station10:25 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$801One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM13h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:30 PM11h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1141One-way0 transfers
U257091:55 PM1h05London Southend Airport4:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1421One-way0 transfers- U225116:00 AM1h15London Luton Airport8:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1521One-way0 transfers
- U286726:00 AM1h20London Gatwick Airport8:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1691One-way0 transfers
- Stena Line9:00 AM7h15Harwich International Port5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland$1141One-way0 transfers
- Stena Line11:00 PM8h00Harwich International Port8:00 AMPort of Hoek van Holland$2271One-way0 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 |
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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 |
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Amsterdam:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average $101 (€85).
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average $235 (€197).
A bus is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average $515 (€432).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Amsterdam Zuid.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Alibus, Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Amsterdam by ferry.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Air France, asl airlines, Icelandair, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
- 36 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer.
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