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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.
Trains to London from Amsterdam
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 13 trains per day travelling from Amsterdam to London and tickets for this journey start from £49.50 when you book in advance.
What do people frequently ask 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.
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NS and Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London
NS
Eurostar
NS is the main railway operator in the Netherlands. It connects the four corners of the country with regional, medium-distance and high-speed trains. It's also possible for you to travel at night thanks to multi-line night trains, including Schiphol and Eindhoven airports. All trains are equipped with two comfort classes – First Class and Second Class.
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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).
What Eurostar and NS classes are there from Amsterdam to London?
Compare the different travel classes offered by Eurostar and NS when travelling from Amsterdam to London.
Eurostar
NS
Eurostar Standard
In Eurostar Standard, you'll find comfortable seats, free WiFi and a large selection of drinks and snacks for sale in the onboard café-bar.
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
- Complimentary meal at seat
- Catering at your seat
- Gourmet menu
- Lounge access
Eurostar Plus
As well as all the facilities you'll find in Eurostar Standard, in Eurostar Plus you'll also get a light meal served at your seat for trips to and from London. Though you won't get a meal at your seat for trips solely in Europe, you'll get to sit back and relax in comfier seats.
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
- Complimentary meal at seat (1)
- Catering at your seat
- Gourmet menu
- Lounge access
- (1) A meal at your seat is only provided on trains travelling to or from the United Kingdom.
Eurostar Premier
Eurostar Premier gives you the freedom to travel in your own time, with same-day boarding guaranteed and Eurostar's exclusive lounges (where available) where you can relax before your trip. In Eurostar Premier, you'll also benefit from complete comfort, including a free meal and free drinks at your seat.
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
- Complimentary meal at seat
- Catering at your seat
- Gourmet menu (1)
- Lounge access
- (1) A gourmet hot meal is exclusive to trains to and from the United Kingdom; on trains in Europe, you'll have a cold meal served at your seat.
Second Class
NS Second Class is perfect for you if you're looking for free WiFi and generous luggage allowance at an affordable price.
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Reading light
- Power sockets
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- More legroom
- Quiet area
First Class
Upgrade to NS First Class and enjoy more onboard amenities, including adjustable seats and more legroom.
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Reading light
- Power sockets
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- More legroom
- Quiet area
What are the onboard services on Eurostar and NS?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Amsterdam to London.
Eurostar
NS
What luggage limits are there? | 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). |
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What food and drink is available? | 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. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | 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. |
What facilities are there for travel 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. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | 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. |
Can I bring pets on board? | 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:
Trains in the rest of Europe:
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What special assistance is available? | 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:
If you're travelling on red trains in the rest of Europe:
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What else do I need to know? | Specific restrictions for trains to/from the United Kingdom: Liquids:
Sports equipment:
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What luggage limits are there? | There are no luggage weight limits on NS trains, so long as you can carry your bags by yourself. |
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What food and drink is available? | There is no onboard catering on NS trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | The majority of NS Intercity trains have free WiFi on board. If your train has WiFi available, connect to the network 'Wifi in the train' to get online. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Children under 4 travel free on NS trains. Children between 4 and 11 years old can get a 'Railrunner' ticket, which costs €2.50 a day, for unlimited travel. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | Outside peak hours (from 9am to 4:30pm, and after 6pm), at the weekend, on bank holidays and during the summer months, you can take your bike on board NS trains. Bikes must be placed in the designated storage spaces, which you can find by looking for a bike symbol on the side of the carriage. Foldable bikes can be transported like normal luggage. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Small pets are allowed on board, provided that they travel on your lap or in a suitable travel carrier. Guide dogs are also allowed on board but must be recognisable as guide dogs for the blind or another type of assistance dog. Larger dogs can travel on NS trains, so long as they wear a muzzle and are kept on a lead - you must also buy a dog train ticket. |
What special assistance is available? | If you need help getting on or off the train, you can reserve NS Travel Assistance. This service is available 7 days a week. You need to specify the help you need on your online NS account and reserve assistance on the NS website, on the NS app or by phoning (+31) 30 235 78 22. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to London?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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
Departing from 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.
Visit our page dedicated to all things Amsterdam Centraal station to find out more about its facilities, how to get there, and the Eurostar lounges.
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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.
Things to see and do in London
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.
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!
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.