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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 flight costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $185.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$185 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $97 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Utrecht:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Utrecht costing on average $87 (€71).
A flight is $35 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Utrecht costing on average $97 (€79).
A flight is $122 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Utrecht costing on average $185 (€149).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
You'll arrive about 2h 39m sooner (4h 20m by train vs 6h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $185 (€149) compared to roughly $45 (€36) 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 Utrecht
How to get from London to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM14h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM14h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA44586:25 PM0h55London City Airport8:20 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport$3381One-way0 transfers
Other options
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IC 30518:16 AM5h35London St Pancras International (STP)2:51 PMUtrecht Centraal$2911One-way1 transfer
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ICE 1278:16 AM5h41London St Pancras International (STP)2:57 PMUtrecht Centraal$2911One-way1 transfer
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IC 27538:16 AM5h50London St Pancras International (STP)3:06 PMUtrecht Centraal$2911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM14h30London, Victoria Coach Station2:00 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM19h56London, Victoria Coach Station8:55 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM12h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$691One-way1 transfer
EC75514:55 PM1h05London Southend Airport7:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$681One-way0 transfers
EC78467:55 PM1h05London Stansted Airport10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$841One-way0 transfers
EC78023:25 PM1h15London Stansted Airport5:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$851One-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$2081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Utrecht:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Utrecht costing on average $87 (€71).
A flight is $35 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Utrecht costing on average $97 (€79).
A flight is $122 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Utrecht costing on average $185 (€149).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
- Around 81 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Transavia France, Malta Air to go to Utrecht by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Utrecht by ferry.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 41 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Malta Air.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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