Amsterdam to London: Eurostar, Bus or Flight?

Amsterdam to London is now a direct Eurostar ride, about 4 hours from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras with no airport transfers. Coaches via the ferry are the budget route, and short flights are quick in the air but slower once you count the airports.

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Distance	About 360 km
Fastest overall	Direct Eurostar (about 4h)
Cheapest	Coach via ferry
Stations	Amsterdam Centraal to St Pancras

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	15	06:10-18:40	1h 56m	USD 126-623	Eurostar
Bus	1.7	06:40-22:15	2h 40m	USD 50-126	FlixBus, TopBus
Flight	23	06:30-21:45	1h 00m	USD 91-296	EasyJet, KLM, EasyJet Europe
Prices checked July 9, 2026 from 1676 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Eurostar (direct) Centre to centre. Book early; the direct service sells out in peak times.	about 4h	approx €60 to €190	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	FlixBus / BlaBlaCar Bus (via ferry) Cheapest. Overnight departures save a hotel night.	about 10 to 12 hours	approx €25 to €50	Yes	Check on 12Go →
Flight	KLM / British Airways / easyJet Quick in the air but adds two airport transfers.	about 1h10 plus airport time	approx €45 to €140	No	Compare on Kiwi →

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Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to London?

Yes. The direct Eurostar runs Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras in about four hours, with no change required.

Is the Eurostar worth it over flying from Amsterdam to London?

For many travelers, yes. It is centre to centre with one security check, which often beats a flight once you add two airport transfers.

What is the cheapest way from Amsterdam to London?

A coach via the ferry crossing, from roughly EUR 25, though it takes most of a day. Advance Eurostar tickets can also be good value.

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