Planning a trip to the Dutch capital and need more information on how to travel by train from London to Amsterdam? Start your journey with us!
On average, the journey time by train between London and Amsterdam is 4h 52m, but can take just 3h 55m on the fastest services. On this route, you’ll be travelling directly with Eurostar, so you don’t need to worry about changing along the way.
As soon as you’ve stepped on the train at London St Pancras station, you can start to enjoy the free WiFi, comfortable seating, plug sockets and snacks from Café Metropole (Eurostar’s onboard bar buffet). If you enjoy travelling in style, why not upgrade to Stand Premier or Business Premier? You’ll receive a complimentary meal served at your seat. Before you know it, your train will arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station, in the heart of the city.
Does the train from London to Amsterdam go underwater?
Trains from London to Amsterdam do go underwater. In fact, the Channel Tunnel is the longest continuous underwater tunnel in the world at 31 metres in length. Travelling at speeds of up to 100 mph, the Eurostar train takes around 35 minutes to travel this underwater stretch.
How long is the Channel Tunnel?
The Channel Tunnel is 31.3 miles in length and it takes a Eurostar train approximately 35 minutes to travel its full length.
Once you’ve stepped off the train, you can begin your Amsterdam adventure! There are so many things to see and do it can be difficult to know where to begin. For inspiration, check out our guide to the 9 best things to do in Amsterdam, including a trip to Anne Frank’s House and the Van Gogh Museum.
Keen to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets from London to Amsterdam in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to read more information first, keep reading for FAQs, money-saving tips and train times.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Standard, Standard Premier (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Business Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from London to Amsterdam by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between London and Amsterdam is 4 hours and 42 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London to Amsterdam is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Train tickets from London to Amsterdam can start from as little as $60.43 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from London to Amsterdam. Travelling from London to Amsterdam by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from London to Amsterdam leaves at 09:01. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London to Amsterdam leaves at 15:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London to Amsterdam cover a distance of around 220 miles (355 km) during the journey.