London

The interesting location of the world city London makes it a must-visit destination for many Dutch people. Everything in the city exudes allure, quirkiness, and a certain sense of power.

The United Kingdom is more than just England, as numerous overseas territories also belong to this kingdom, making it one of the largest kingdoms in the world. London is its capital and is therefore a major player in the world.

At EU-Lines, we provide you with more information on traveling to this metropolis, for example by taking the train to London. You can also find all the information about a bus trip to our overseas neighbor on this page.

Popular routes to and from London

Whether you take the Eurostar to London or travel by international bus, it’s always helpful to look at the most popular routes. This way, you know what to expect in terms of costs and travel time.

Of course, traveling by train is much faster than by bus. You can already travel from Rotterdam to London in just 3.5 hours by train. If you opt for a bus trip, which is cheaper, you’ll be on the road for at least 10 hours.

Train Rotterdam – London

Train Rotterdam - London If you live in the south of the Netherlands or around Rotterdam, it is more advantageous to travel from the Rotterdam train station to London. The Rotterdam London train runs daily with the international Eurostar train. The journey takes only...

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Train Amsterdam – London Do you want to travel comfortably and, above all, quickly to London? Then be sure to choose the Eurostar London, because from Amsterdam you can already reach the British metropolis in just over 4 hours. Since the end of 2020, there has been a...

Popular international destinations to and from London

From London, you can also travel further, both within Great Britain and further in Europe via the Channel Tunnel. A bus trip to London also passes through this Channel Tunnel and comes back to the surface in France. This way, you can easily travel on to another destination in France, such as Paris or Lille.

Even if you travel by train, you go under the water with the train to London. The train travels through the Channel Tunnel that connects France and England. This tunnel is 50.45 kilometers long and lies mostly under the English Channel.

Train Rotterdam – London

Train Rotterdam - London If you live in the south of the Netherlands or around Rotterdam, it is more advantageous to travel from the Rotterdam train station to London. The Rotterdam London train runs daily with the international Eurostar train. The journey takes only...

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The main train stations in London

If you take the Eurostar to London, this international high-speed train always stops at the same train station. Apart from St Pancras, London has a large number of smaller and larger train stations, some of which you can see below.

London St Pancras Int’l / King’s Cross

Address: Euston Road, London N1C 4QP, United Kingdom

No matter which station in the Netherlands or Belgium you take the Eurostar to London from, your journey always ends at London St Pancras Int’l station. This also applies to the train from Amsterdam to London. From here, you can easily travel on to the center of London by metro or train from the adjacent King’s Cross station.

As mentioned, you can easily travel on from St Pancras Station, both within and outside the city of London. The following travel options are possible:

  • Train, both regional and international with Eurostar
  • Metro (tube/underground), via 6 metro lines
  • Bus, from Pancras, Midland, or Euston Road

London Paddington Station

Address: Greater, Praed St, London W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

From here, you mainly travel with the railway company Great Western Railway. These trains mainly depart to Bristol, Bath, Newport, Exeter, Penzance, and Cardiff (Wales). Furthermore, there is a train to Heathrow Airport with the Heathrow Express or Connect train every 15 minutes. This way, you can also easily check the train price to London after your flight and use it.

Naturally, there is also a Paddington metro station, so you can easily travel on with the London metro. You can use the following travel options:

  • Train, mainly with Great Western Railway and London Heathrow
  • Metro lines Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, and Bakerloo
  • Bus lines 7, 23, 27, 36, 205, and 332

London Waterloo Station

Address: Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Next to the London Eye you will find Waterloo train station, as well as the eponymous metro station, bus station and Waterloo Pier. Trains travel from here to the south and west of England, as well as to the suburbs of London. The train company that offers most of the city trip London train services from Waterloo is South West Trains.

Thanks to its central location and numerous travel options, Waterloo station is easily accessible. These include:

  • Trains, mainly operated by South West Trains
  • Metro lines Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, and Waterloo & City
  • Bus lines 1, 59, 68, 139, 168, 176, 188, and 243
  • Boats to London Bridge City, Canary Wharf, and Greenwich

The main bus stops in London

Do you care more about a low price than a short travel time? Then take the London bus and travel to London from the Netherlands for a few tens of euros. This international bus also stops in Antwerp and Bruges on the way to the Eurotunnel in Calais.

London Victoria Coach Station

Address: 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom

If you’re going to London by bus, your international bus trip will stop at London Victoria Coach Station. This “Coach Station” is located near the Thames and if you walk down the street you will eventually reach Buckingham Palace. The three major parks in London, namely Green Park, St. James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace Garden, are also located there.

After your bus trip to London, you can continue your journey in various ways, including:

 

  • Trains from Victoria Rail Station, which is 300 meters from the bus stop
  • Metro lines Victoria Line, District Line, and Circle Line
  • Bus lines 11, 44, 170, and 211

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