How to travel from London to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between London and Amsterdam is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Amsterdam by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

Eurostar

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Centre Sloterdijk Radarweg.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Traveleuro Tours & Travels

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Manningtree then take a ferry to Hook of Holland then take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €1,565($1,570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from London to Amsterdam by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between London and Amsterdam is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from London and Amsterdam by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Amsterdam is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 5m.

Eurostar run train services between London and Amsterdam. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 11h 10m.

Traveleuro Tours & Travels run regular bus services between London and Amsterdam. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).

How do I get from London to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Amsterdam

Transport options from London to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€380($380)
twice daily580km (361 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€46($46)
twice a week540km (335 miles)
Train and Ferry
10hrs
€66($66)
twice daily424km (263 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 10m
€1,565($1,570)
every 2 hours530km (329 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Amsterdam

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam