Train Amsterdam – London

Which train companies offer the train journey to London?

As previously mentioned, only Eurostar offers the complete journey from Amsterdam to London. However, you can also purchase a train ticket from Amsterdam to London via NS International, where you can see train journeys with a transfer in Brussels. In this case, you would first travel with the IC Brussels or Thalys from Amsterdam to Brussels and then transfer to the Eurostar to London.

Eurostar is the train company that offers train journeys to London. The main departure stations are Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

IC Brussels is the train to Brussels, where you transfer to the Eurostar in Brussels-South.

Thalys offers train journeys with Paris as the final destination. In this case, you would travel with the Thalys from Amsterdam to Brussels-South and then transfer.

The departure train station to London from Amsterdam

For the train journey from Amsterdam to London, there is only one station to board from, which is Amsterdam Centraal. The same train also stops at Rotterdam Airport, but the Rotterdam-London train is discussed on another page.

Amsterdam Centraal

Most international trains in the Netherlands depart from Amsterdam Centraal. So if you’re taking the train from Amsterdam to London, your journey will start at Amsterdam’s largest train station. From here, you can also travel throughout the Netherlands.

The central station can be found at Stationsplein 15, 1012 AB in Amsterdam. The Eurostar currently departs from track 15b, but will move to the Amsterpassage in the future. The station is easily accessible via:

• Intercity and Sprinter trains.
• Metro lines 52 and 54
• Bus lines 18, 21, 40, 41, 305, and 347
• Tram lines 2, 4, 12, 14, 17, 24, and 26

The arrival train station in London

When arriving in England, you always stop at the same train station in the center of the city. This is the starting and ending point for all international train journeys, including the Thalys from France and the Eurostar, which offers the train Amsterdam to London, for example.

London St Pancras International 

The St Pancras International train station in London is the starting and ending point for train companies such as Eurostar and Thalys. The King’s Cross train and metro station is also nearby, making it very easy to travel further in London after arrival.

The London metro system is very extensive and a very good way to travel in the big city. The station can also be reached via:

• Train, both within and outside of London
• Metro lines Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Line
• Bus lines from Midland, Pancras, or Euston Road

Trains from London to Amsterdam

When you have been on a city trip to London and want to return to the Netherlands, you simply take the Eurostar London Amsterdam again. Just like on the way there, it is mandatory to buy a ticket online in advance. If you buy a return ticket before your trip begins, you will often save money as well.

Train times

The Eurostar London to Amsterdam departs on weekdays as early as 06:16, with a return arrival time in Amsterdam around 11:11. Just like on the way there, there are also 4 direct trains from London to Amsterdam on the way back. These are spread throughout the day, with two direct trips in the early morning, one at the end of the morning, and the last trip at the beginning of the evening.

• The first departure time of the London Amsterdam train is at 06:16, for 5 days per week.
• The last departure time from London is at 18:04, for 6 days per week.

How long does a train journey from London to Amsterdam take?

The outbound journey takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes, but the London to Amsterdam train on the return trip takes only 3 hours and 55 minutes during the shortest trip. Direct trips without transfers take up to 4 hours and 8 minutes, making you faster than on the way there.

If you choose to travel with a stopover in Brussels, the journey will take at least 4 hours and 40 minutes, and you will have to change trains. The Thalys or IC Brussels will then take you from Brussels Midi to Amsterdam Central.

How much does a train journey between London and Amsterdam cost?

Just like on the outbound journey, the prices for the return journey also vary greatly. The London Amsterdam train in Standard class remains the cheapest, with the lowest price around €57.00. The more luxurious the class, the higher the price. However, you will receive food and drinks during the train journey and have more spacious seating.

• The lowest price for the London Amsterdam express train is €57.00 (Standard)
• The highest price for traveling from London to Amsterdam is €440.40 (Business Premier)