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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FlixBus |
Travel 221 miles by coach from Amsterdam to London. FlixBus is the main travel provider operating this journey. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Amsterdam to London.
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.
You can travel by train, coach or flight for as low as £31 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains from Amsterdam to London. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to London from Amsterdam: Economy and Business.
You can go from Amsterdam to London by coach.
A flight is the fastest way to get to London from Amsterdam with an average travel time for this trip around 1 h 10 min.
London is approximately 221 miles away from Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Amsterdam to London as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to London:
The following travel company offer services from Amsterdam to London:
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to London:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Amsterdam and London.
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