Amsterdam to London by train

Amsterdam to London by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Amsterdam to London? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 357 kilometres.

Cost of a train ticket between Amsterdam and London

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £30.69. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around £86, and a week out, fares can hit around £106 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 11 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Amsterdam and London

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Amsterdam to London by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 06:40

• Last daily departure (weekday): 18:47

• First daily departure (weekend): 07:15

• Last daily departure (weekend): 18:47

• Average number of daily trains: 20 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Amsterdam to London

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 56 minutes, spanning 357 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Amsterdam to London trains

Tickets for travel to London along this route are available for purchase 11 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

UK entry requirement: electronic travel authorisation

From 25 February 2026, all visitors to the UK who do not need a visa for short stays and who do not already have a UK immigration status will need an ETA to travel to the UK or for landside transit.

It is absolutely essential for all impacted Eurostar passengers to obtain an ETA before arriving at the station, as travellers without one will be stopped at the border and firmly refused entry to the UK.

To ensure you are covered before travel, please review the following resources:

• A full list of nationalities impacted by the introduction of ETA can be found here.

• To check whether a nationality requires a visa to travel to the UK, a visa checker can be found here.

Making the most of your trip to London

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: London.