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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, 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 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £344.
Distance: 347 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £344 Average Price | £76 Average Price | £102 Average Price | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  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.
Compare the available ways to get from Schiphol to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to London:
A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Schiphol to London costing on average £76.
A train is £45 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Schiphol to London costing on average £102.
A train is £286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to London costing on average £344.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 2m.
Coach takes on average 13h 9m.
The journey is about 2h 18m faster (4h 30m by train vs 6h 48m by car) and roughly £38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£58 vs £96). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to London from Schiphol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Schiphol 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to London:
A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Schiphol to London costing on average £76.
A train is £45 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Schiphol to London costing on average £102.
A train is £286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to London costing on average £344.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 2m.
Coach takes on average 13h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and London as scheduled services by coach, train, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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