How to get from Amsterdam to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to London by price and travel time.
- 357 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 47m
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h 15m
direct
Bus
€44
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 357 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
357 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €66Checked Oct 20 | 5h 08mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €87Reading date not recorded | 4h 47mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€66Checked Oct 205h 08m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€87Reading date not recorded4h 47m · directSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Central → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·11h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Amsterdam to London
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:15 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 16:15 | 22:30 |
| NS Inttrain | 4 | 06:40 | 18:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 16:15
- 16:45
- 17:15
- 17:45
- 18:15
- 18:45
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:30
All departuresNS Int
- 06:40
- 12:10
- 16:10
- 18:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAmsterdam Central-London Victoria CoachBook →
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-London Southend AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionLondon Southend Airport-PaddingtonBook →
NS IntAmsterdam-LondonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Regional connection, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Central to London Victoria Coach, about 11h 15m. In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to London?
The most useful route takes about 11h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:15 and the last at 22:30, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to London?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 16:15 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to London leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to London?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 06:40 and the last at 18:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to London?
4 a day with NS Int, between 06:40 and 18:40.
How far is London from Amsterdam?
About 357 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €85. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Regional connection, NS Int.
Can you get from Amsterdam to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026