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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 coach costs an average of £55, while a flight costs an average of £418.
Distance: 357 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£418 Average Price | £171 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:
A coach is £19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average £75.
A coach is £116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average £171.
A coach is £363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average £418.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 55m.
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
You'll arrive about 2h 21m sooner (4h 25m by flight vs 6h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £418 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to London from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from London are Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from London on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
The journey between these two cities is a popular route with both business travellers and tourists, meaning there are regular journeys by train, plane and bus throughout the day. The most frequent routes are by plane and this is also the quickest method of travel, even when journeys to and from the airports and security checks are included. The slowest and least frequent method of travel is by bus.
Trains from Amsterdam to London |
Buses from Amsterdam to London |
Flights from Amsterdam to London
Providing you Book far enough in advanced, the cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and London is by bus. There are around 7 daily services provided by National Express; they do, however, take up to 10 hours and can involve a change. Flying is the most consistently cheap way to travel from Amsterdam to London with either British Airways, Vueling or easyJet.
The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to London is by taking a flight, even factoring in the time getting to and from the airports.There are in excess of 50 direct flights between the two cities, seven days a week. All flights leave from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and terminate at the major London airports, including London Southend. The main providers are KLM, British Airways, Air France, and Easyjet along with some Far East and American airlines. The journey time is approximately 4 hours.
Most travellers going from London to Amsterdam who book with Omio choose to travel either by train or flight. Eurostar trains depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arrive at the London St Pancras Eurostar Terminal. There are up to ten departures a day on two possible routes, both with a total journey time of around 6 hours. Some departures involve one connection at Bruxelles-Midi with a connection time of about 2 hours. Other departures have connections at both Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi but with shorter waiting times.
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to London.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:
A coach is £19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average £75.
A coach is £116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average £171.
A coach is £363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average £418.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 55m.
Coach takes on average 13h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and London as scheduled services by train, coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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