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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $132 Average price | $94 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Nijmegen
Compare the available ways to get from London to Nijmegen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Nijmegen:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Nijmegen costing on average $94 (€79).
A train is $68 (€57) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Nijmegen costing on average $132 (€111).
A train is $398 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Nijmegen costing on average $463 (€388).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
You'll arrive about 1h 38m sooner (5h 33m by train vs 7h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€55) 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 Nijmegen
How to get from London to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Nijmegen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 28147:45 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 28147:45 PM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 10:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U278407:50 PM 1h05 London Stansted Airport 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 30416:16 AM 6h01 London St Pancras International (STP) 1:17 PM Nijmegen station $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 30436:16 AM 6h31 London St Pancras International (STP) 1:47 PM Nijmegen station $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 30456:16 AM 7h01 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:17 PM Nijmegen station $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 15h10 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:10 AM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM 18h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 PM Nijmegen, Tunnelweg $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
U278327:50 PM 1h10 London Luton Airport 10:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
U286856:25 PM 1h20 London Gatwick Airport 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
U286758:00 PM 1h15 London Gatwick Airport 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Stena Line9:00 AM 7h15 Harwich International Port 5:15 PM Port of Hoek van Holland $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Stena Line11:00 PM 8h00 Harwich International Port 8:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland $163 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Nijmegen:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Nijmegen costing on average $94 (€79).
A train is $68 (€57) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Nijmegen costing on average $132 (€111).
A train is $398 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Nijmegen costing on average $463 (€388).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 130 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Nijmegen by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Indigo Airlines, Smartwings, Austrian Airlines to go to Nijmegen by flight.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Nijmegen by ferry.
- 53 direct flights per day with KLM, Eurowings, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Malta Air, Smartwings.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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