There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to London by train, bus, night bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
-
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
Cheapest option
Bus
-
Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to London - Victoria Coach Station
8 alternative options
Train, night bus
-
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Haag Centraal
-
Take the night bus from The Hague to London Victoria Coach Station
Drive, Eurotunnel
-
Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthun
-
Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
-
Drive from Folkestone to London
Drive, car ferry
-
Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk
-
Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
-
Drive from Dover to London
Train to Rotterdam, fly to London City
-
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
-
Fly from Rotterdam (RTM) to London City (LCY)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
-
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London City (LCY)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
-
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR)
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick, train
-
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick (LGW)
-
Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to London Luton, train
-
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London Luton (LTN)
-
Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International LL
Amsterdam to London by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into United Kingdom from Netherlands
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into United Kingdom from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in United Kingdom
m
Regional advice
Considerations leaving from Netherlands
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed from Netherlands.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in London is 111.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in London is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.
No, returning to Netherlands from United Kingdom is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: UK Government.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to London is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to London is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €80 - €470 and takes 3h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at London - Victoria Coach Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Amsterdam and London is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €130 - €360.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Amsterdam to London bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to London train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to London is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €500 and takes 3h 49m.
- Distance: 223.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 10m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and London, England?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl once daily. Tickets cost £110 - £300 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to London - Victoria Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15 - £19 and the journey takes 12h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Rotterdam to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £440
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60 - £450
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50 - £550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £320
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £240
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110 - £300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £260 - £300
- Standard
- £110 - £140
- Standard Premier
- £150 - £200
.jpg?uselang=id)
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Haag Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £21
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £13
- 1st Class
- £15 - £21
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £22
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £14
- 1st Class
- £15 - £22
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £18
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- £12 - £18
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International LL
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13 - £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £13 - £17
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15 - £23
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £7 - £20
- Off-Peak Single
- £11 - £17
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- £15 - £23
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15 - £19
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24 - £29
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from The Hague to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22 - £28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80 - £140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- £84
- Standard Car - Premium
- £134
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
From navigating the Tube to exploring by ferry, Rome2rio’s UK travel guides give you the lowdown on this tourist hotspot.
Read the travel guideNeed to know: Eurostar
Rome2rio’s guide to travelling between London, Brussels and Paris
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Rome2rio’s guide has all the details
Read the travel guide5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rotterdam Airport to London City Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Amsterdam to London bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at London - Victoria Coach Station.
London is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 11:43 in Amsterdam and 10:43 in London.
Amsterdam to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
British Airways offers flights from Rotterdam Airport to London City Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to London train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 6102+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €13.