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Travelling on a direct Eurostar train from Amsterdam to London

Planning to spend some time in the UK and want to find more information on how to travel from Amsterdam to London by train? Start your journey with us! 

On average, direct Eurostar trains take you from Amsterdam to London in just 4 hours and 50 minutes. Generally, you’ll find around 3 trains running on this route each day, which spans 220 miles.  

At Amsterdam Centraal station, hop on a modern e320 Eurostar train and enjoy wide comfortable seating, plenty of luggage space, free WiFi and plug sockets to keep you connected during your journey. If you’re in need of refreshments, head to the Eurostar Café, Eurostar’s onboard bar buffet. If you fancy travelling in style, why not go Premier and enjoy leather seats and a complimentary meal as you’re whisked through the Channel Tunnel into the UK.  

Once you’ve arrived in London, you can start exploring the city. From London St Pancras you can hop on the London Underground and find yourself at the heart of the city. Unsure where to start? Head to Westminster to see Big Ben, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey! Want to explore more of the UK? Take a look at our guide to the best day trips from London

Feeling ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to London with us today. For more information, keep reading for timetables and FAQs about the journey. Alternatively, check out our European deals and discounts page to keep an eye out for Eurostar promos.

Amsterdam to London by train

It takes an average of 5h 53m to travel from Amsterdam to London by train, over a distance of around 220 miles (355 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Amsterdam to London and tickets for this journey start from £49.50 when you book in advance.

First train

06:10

Last train

21:41

Departure station

Amsterdam

Arrival station

London

Journey time

From 4h 17m

Distance

220 miles (355 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Price

From £49.50

Train and bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar, Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Amsterdam to London

Want to know more about your journey from Amsterdam to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to London?

You can get from Amsterdam to London by train in 5 hours and 53 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 17 minutes. You can also take the bus from Amsterdam to London. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Amsterdam to London take?

The average journey time by train between Amsterdam and London is 5 hours and 53 minutes, with around 15 trains per day running on this route. 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.

How much does the train from Amsterdam to London cost?

Train tickets from Amsterdam to London can start from as little as £49.50 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book.

Is it possible to get a high-speed train from Amsterdam to London?

Yes, it is possible to travel on a high-speed train from Amsterdam to London. There are often different amenities available on board high-speed trains from Eurostar - take a look at the classes and onboard services. The fastest trip on a high-speed train can take 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Amsterdam to London train times

Check out the next trains departing from Amsterdam to London for Tuesday 18th February 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:1011:574h 47m, 1 change
08:1013:575h 47m, 1 change
08:4313:575h 14m, 2 changes
10:1015:575h 47m, 1 change
10:4315:575h 14m, 2 changes
12:1016:574h 47m, 1 change
12:4016:574h 17m, direct
14:1019:004h 50m, 1 change
16:1020:574h 47m, 1 change
17:1021:574h 47m, 1 change

Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London

You can travel from Amsterdam to London on Eurostar trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

PhotoEurostar, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0

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). Eurostar also runs trains on more routes between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. 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 – Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Eurostar Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).

Eurostar classes from Amsterdam to London

Compare the different travel classes offered by Eurostar when travelling from Amsterdam to London.

Onboard services on Eurostar

Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Amsterdam to London.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

Although there's no weight limit for your luggage on Eurostar trains, you must be able to carry your bags safely by yourself.

Each bag must be clearly labelled and must be no longer than 85 cm (for trains to and from the United Kingdom) or no larger than 75 x 53 x 30 cm (for trains in Europe).

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

Are you travelling to or from the United Kingdom? In Eurostar Standard, choose from a wide selection of drinks and snacks at the Eurostar Café, the onboard café-bar in the middle of the train. Cards and cash (Euros or pounds) are accepted. If you're travelling in Eurostar Plus, a light meal and a drink will be served at your seat.

Travel in Eurostar Premier and you'll be treated to a gourmet meal, as well as a continuous drinks service throughout your journey.

For all other Eurostar trains (red trains, formerly Thalys), head to the bar car and choose from a wide range of hot and cold drinks as well as sweet and savoury snacks.
In Eurostar Premier on European routes, you'll get a free meal served directly to your seat.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

Eurostar doesn't have an onboard entertainment portal. However, there is free WiFi available, as well as UK and EU plug sockets at your seat so you can charge your devices while travelling.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

Children under 4 can travel free on Eurostar trains, as long as they're sitting on an accompanying adult's lap. Alternatively, buying a child ticket guarantees them their own seat.

You'll find changing tables on all Eurostar trains, as well as family-oriented seating (4 seats facing one another) where available.

ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeBikes

Currently, only certain Eurostar trains running between London and Brussels can transport fully assembled bikes - contact Eurostar for more information. You can, however, take a foldable bike on board Eurostar trains to and from the UK provided that it's no more than 85 cm long and it fits in a protective bag that covers the whole bicycle. Folded bikes are treated as standard luggage.

For all other Eurostar trains in Europe, a limited number of non-foldable bikes can be brought on board, provided that the wheels are taken off and the whole bicycle is stored in a suitable cover (max. size 135 x 85 x 30 cm). Foldable bicycles are also allowed and count towards standard luggage limits.

PetPetPets

The rules around travelling with your pets depend on whether you're travelling across the Channel or not, so check before you travel:

Eurostar trains to and from the United Kingdom:

  • Pets are not permitted on board.
  • Guide dogs and assistance dogs can travel, but they must be accompanied by their owner. You must also reserve a ticket for your assistance dog at least 48 hours before travel, by filling out Eurostar's contact form.

Trains in the rest of Europe:

  • Small dogs and other pets weighing less than 6 kg can travel for free. They must travel in a cage or carrier (max. dimensions 45 x 30 x 25 cm).
  • If your dog is larger than this, you must buy them a dog ticket (generally the price is fixed at €30, around £26), and the dog must travel on your lap or on the ground, on a lead and with a muzzle.
  • Guide dogs and assistance dogs, whatever their size, travel for free.
WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

If you need help getting on or off the train, you should contact Eurostar directly before your trip. To use Eurostar's special assistance program, fill in the contact form at least 48 hours before your journey so that the team can help you.

If you're travelling to/from the United Kingdom:

  • Arrive at least one hour before your train's scheduled departure time, then head to the Eurostar Assist desk or ask a member of staff.
  • If you have a wheelchair, you must reserve a wheelchair space in either Eurostar Plus or Eurostar Premier - you'll only pay for a Eurostar Standard ticket. Someone can travel with you at a discounted rate.

If you're travelling on red trains in the rest of Europe:

  • Wheelchair users travel in Eurostar Premier on routes in Europe.
  • Wheelchairs can be transported as long as they're no bigger than 70 cm long and 120 cm high. The wheelchair's turning circle must be no larger than 150 cm in diameter. The combined weight of the wheelchair, passenger and any luggage must not exceed 300 kg.
  • Please note that combustion engine-powered wheelchairs are not permitted on board. However, electric wheelchairs are allowed.
InfoInfoOther

Specific restrictions for trains to/from the United Kingdom:

Liquids:

  • There's no restriction on liquids. However, there are restrictions on alcohol: you can take 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person to enjoy on the journey, but large bottles of spirits are not permitted. If you're travelling with large quantities of alcohol, you should contact a courier service.

Sports equipment:

  • You can travel with a golf bag as long as it's no larger than 120 x 35 x 35 cm.
  • You can bring tents or other shelters if they're stored in bags or cases less than 85 cm long.
  • Camping gas or butane bottles are not permitted on board.
  • Camping utensils or tools such as pocket knives and Swiss army knives are permitted provided the blades are less than 75 mm long. Folding knives where the blade locks into place are prohibited.
  • You can bring bats, snooker or pool cues and darts on board if they're stored in a protective case.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to London

The price of train tickets from Amsterdam to London starts at £49.50 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

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 Amsterdam to London by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

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.

Choose a slower or connecting train

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!

Look out for special deals

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.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

No direct trains from Amsterdam to London until 2025

If you're travelling from Amsterdam to London from now until early 2025, you won't be able to catch a direct train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras. This is due to engineering works at Amsterdam-Centraal station.

Don't worry: you'll still be able to travel between these two cities by train by:

  1. Taking a Eurostar train from Amsterdam-Centraal to Brussels-Midi
  2. Going through border control in Brussels
  3. Catching a Eurostar train from Brussels-Midi to London St Pancras

Eurostar expects direct trains to be available again from early next year.

How many bags are allowed in the different Eurostar classes?

Standard/Plus

  • 2 pieces of luggage up to 85cm long for rucksacks, suitcases, golf clubs or ski equipment
  • 1 hand luggage, e.g. handbag, laptop bag or briefcase

Premier

  • 3 pieces of luggage up to 85cm long for rucksacks, suitcases, golf clubs or ski equipment
  • 1 hand luggage, e.g. handbag, laptop bag or briefcase

Children (for all classes)

  • 1 piece of luggage up to 85cm long
  • 1 hand luggage, e.g. backpack or laptop bag

Everything you need to know about Amsterdam Centraal and London St Pancras stations

How to get to Amsterdam Centraal station

Amsterdam Centraal station is well-connected to the rest of the city by the local tram, metro and bus networks and is within walking distance from most of the top neighbourhoods.

Trams are the most common mode of transport in Amsterdam. There are two tram stations at the front of Amsterdam Centraal station – one on the east side, one on the west side. They are just a short walk apart and trams arrive at both areas, connecting different neighbourhoods and districts to the city centre.

The main bus companies include GVB (operating primarily within Amsterdam), Connexxion (R-Net) and EBS, with many routes operating to Amsterdam Centraal station.

Arriving at London St Pancras station from Amsterdam

Your Eurostar train from Amsterdam to London will arrive right in the heart of the city at the beautiful and historic London St Pancras International station.

Since all the passport checks are done before leaving Amsterdam, you can step off the train and start exploring the city right away. From London St Pancras you can hop on the London Underground, take a bus or have a nice walk if you prefer discovering the city on foot.

From a wide range of shops and restaurants to London’s top museums and galleries, there are plenty of things to see and do nearby.

Using public transport in London

London Underground, commonly known as the Tube, is one of the quickest ways to travel around the city. Once you get off at London St Pancras International station, simply follow the signs to London Kings Cross underground station, where you’ll be able to choose from 6 Tube lines – the Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

Tube services usually run from 05:00 until midnight, with Night Tube services available on some lines on Friday and Saturday evenings.

London buses are one of the cheapest ways to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way. You can pay with an Oyster Card, Travelcard or a contactless payment card for Tube and bus journeys.

If you want to get a taxi, you can find a taxi rank on the forecourt of London St Pancras station.

Tips and tricks from our Trainline team

We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.

Travelling with Eurostar from Amsterdam to London, April 2024

In April 2024, on my way back from a weekend trip away to Amsterdam, I took the Eurostar from Amsterdam-Centraal to London St Pancras. I’d managed to get a Standard Premier ticket, which made the experience even better.

Catching the train at Amsterdam-Centraal station 

I hadn’t travelled from Amsterdam Centraal station before, but finding my way around was relatively easy. I had to scan my ticket to enter the platforms area. There is sometimes a problem with scanning e-tickets where it picks up a saved card in your phone’s wallet instead. If it picks up a card, you might be charged €20! I had to save my e-ticket to my phone’s wallet and scan it from there to avoid this issue.

I followed the signs and headed to platform 15b, where there is a Eurostar terminal right at the end of the platform. It’s a lot smaller than the one at London St Pancras, but the security and passport checks took almost no time at all!

Once I’d made it through to the waiting area, I sat with a drink I’d bought at the station. There were food and drinks vending machines in the waiting area, but I was glad I’d looked at the station beforehand as there was much more choice.

A drinks vending machine in the Eurostar waiting area at Amsterdam Centraal station

 

Travelling in Eurostar Standard Premier

When the platform for my train was announced, I made my way to the train. One of the train crew checked my ticket as I stepped onto the train and welcomed me on board.

Standard Premier and Business Premier carriages have solo seats, two seats facing one another, and tables of four. Standard, on the other hand, doesn’t have the luxury of solo seating.

On this return journey, I’d been allocated one of two seats facing each other with a table in the middle. To start with, I was alone but when we stopped at one of the intermediary stations between Amsterdam and London, another passenger took the remaining seat. That said, there was still decent legroom and table space.

As with the journey to Amsterdam, on the way back the onboard team started serving drinks and a light meal soon after we left Amsterdam-Centraal. This time, as my train was in the evening, I got a main meal, a small pudding and some wine. What a treat!

After I’d eaten, there was nothing left to do except sit back and relax with a glass of wine, watching the sunset as we sailed through the countryside. You don’t get that kind of experience on a plane!

Standard Premier light meal on board a Eurostar train from Amsterdam to London

 

Arriving at London St Pancras station

4 hours and 12 minutes after we’d left Amsterdam Centraal, I looked up and we were pulling into London St Pancras station. It’s pretty easy to get to other parts of London from here, as it’s well-connected thanks to London’s bus and Tube (London Underground) network. It’s also a useful hub for travelling by train to other places in the UK.

Since all the customs checks had been done before I left the Netherlands, there was nothing left to do except walk off the train when we arrived in London. I grabbed my bags, got off the train and made my way to catch the Tube.

Overall, I enjoyed my trip from Amsterdam to London by train. It was smooth sailing, so to speak – and I’d definitely travel in Standard Premier again as the upgrade felt worth it.

 

About Kristina

Kristina, a Trainline employee, chose to share their experience of the journey between Amsterdam and London. This review was written before Standard Premier was rebranded as Plus.

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