The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Assen
Cheapest price
£190
Average price
£190
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Assen will cost around £190 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £190.
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Assen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 484 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Assen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 484 km
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£197 Average Price | £104 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Assen train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Assen trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:01 London | 6h54 | 14:55 Assen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 07:16 London | 6h09 | 13:25 Assen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Assen
Trains from London to Assen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 484 km |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Assen trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Assen from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Assen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Assen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Assen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Assen
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant De Peerdestal
- Grand Café Liff
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Van der Valk Hotel Assen
- Best Western City Hotel de Jonge
- Hotel de Bonte Wever
- Located in the main hall
- 3500 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional trains
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