For some time I was lucky enough to live and study in London, as part of one of the student programs. And living in Europe, it would be stupid not to take advantage of the opportunity to travel to nearby countries. I just couldn't miss this opportunity! First of all, my choice fell on, I don’t know why, but I always dreamed of visiting this city. Since I was a little limited in time and finances, and I had no previous experience of such travel, I tried to collect as much information as possible about possible routes. This is what happened to me then.
From London to Amsterdam by train
There are no direct trains from Amsterdam to Amsterdam; you will need to change trains in Brussels. Trains depart from London to the mainland from St. Pancras International". The Eurostar high-speed train reaches Brussels in just 2 hours. Trains depart from London from 06:50 to 20:00 with an interval of about an hour.
The trains look very solid.
From Brussels to Amsterdam you can take the high-speed train "Thalys" (it takes 1 hour 54 minutes) or 2 regular "InterCity" (the journey takes 2 hours 55 minutes). Trains run from 06-00 to 21-00 with an interval of about an hour.
Ticket prices
Tickets to Brussels cost:
- - standard (does not include anything except travel, food and drinks can be purchased in the cafe yourself) - from 134 to 195 euros, depending on the day of the week.
- - standard - premier (more comfortable cabin, plus drinks and snacks are served during the trip, check-in on arrival takes half an hour) - 255.5 euros.
- - business class will cost 330 euros (very comfortable cabin, guaranteed seat reservation, meals from the chef, check-in on arrival will take no more than 10 minutes).
Tickets from Brussels to Amsterdam cost:
- - about 82 euros for a seat in second class;
- - approximately 110 euros for a seat in first class.
To buy tickets
You can purchase tickets at the railway station ticket office or using the official website of the company that manages the UK railways - National Rail. Its website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk. You can also purchase tickets through the services of companies whose trains carry out transportation: http://www.eurostar.com, https://www.thalys.com,
From London to Amsterdam by plane
There are regular flights between the cities, with several flights per day. The direct flight takes just over an hour. Departures take place from Luton Airpor. There are quite a lot of airlines operating such flights; I was able to find the best deals on tickets from Easy Jet and Vueling. The flight is very comfortable. The planes are quite nice and comfortable, and not just on the outside.
Flight cost
The average ticket price is about 130 euros.
To buy tickets
You can purchase tickets at the airport, on its website http://www.london-luton.co.uk or on the official websites of the airlines:,.
By car
The cars do not travel independently, but on special trains. The distance is 51 kilometers, such a train covers it in 40 minutes. Trains depart around the clock, at intervals of 2-4 times per hour, depending on the time of day.
Upon arrival in Calais, continue along the A16 highway. Having entered the territory of Belgium, you need to take the E40 highway, which will lead to, from there you need to take the E19 highway, which will lead to the border with the Netherlands. Further, finding the way to the capital is not difficult, especially since you need to move almost in a straight line.
The quality of the roads, by the way, is excellent. And along the way you can always find everything you need for a long journey.
By bus
Direct buses depart daily at 22-00 local time from Victoria Coach Station. The journey takes about 12 hours. Transportation is carried out by the Ouibus company, on such cute buses.
Inside, in addition to comfortable seats, there is air conditioning and a toilet.
There are also non-direct flights, but they take longer and are more expensive.
Ticket prices
Tickets will cost 25-35 euros depending on the day of the week; on weekdays tickets are cheaper.
To buy tickets
You can purchase tickets through the Ouibus website:
On a ferryboat
Ferries traveling directly to Holland from Great Britain depart from the town of Harvage. The duration of the voyage is about 9 hours, departures occur approximately 2 times a day.
These are the ferries that set sail.
Harvage is approximately 2 hours' drive from London. It can be conveniently reached by train. Departing from Liverpool Street Station.
Ticket prices
On average, travel costs 170 euros, depending on the comfort class that will be chosen, the price may vary, but I did not notice any special differences, since the standards adopted in Europe allow you to travel comfortably at minimal cost.
Travel to Harvidge will cost 10-12 euros.
To buy tickets
You can purchase tickets on the carrier company’s website: https://www.stenaline.co.uk.
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British Museum
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Trafalgar Square
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St Paul's Cathedral
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Tower Bridge
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One of my European trips was a trip to Foggy Albion, or rather to. There are simply a lot of transport options to get there and each has its own advantages.
By plane
Flights in this direction are operated daily, several times during the day. The direct flight lasts about an hour. There are quite a lot of airlines flying on this route, but I prefer to fly with EasyJet, on such nice planes.
And their flight prices are usually among the lowest. Departures take place from Schiphol Airport.
Ticket prices
The average cost of a flight is 140 euros. By purchasing tickets in advance you can save a lot.
To buy tickets
You can purchase tickets at the airport or through its official website: www.schiphol.nl. Also there is all the information about flights. Or by contacting the representative offices or websites of airlines operating flights, for example: www.easyjet.com, www.vueling.com, www.britishairways.com.
By train
You can leave every day; trains run at intervals of about an hour, starting from 06-00 in the morning until 21-00 in the evening. Depending on what you choose, the trip will take from 5 to 10 hours. True, there are no direct trains; you need to change trains in Brussels. The transfer takes about 40 minutes.
Thalys trains go to Brussels:
By bus
Two buses leave from Amsterdam to London every day (at 11:00 and 20:00 local time). Departures take place from the central bus station (located next to the Amsterdam Central train station). The trip takes approximately 12 hours.
These are the buses:
Inside, in addition to soft reclining seats, there are sockets, wi-fi, a toilet, and for a small fee you can purchase light snacks and drinks.
Ticket prices
Since buses travel during the day and at night (some consider such journeys more comfortable), the fare differs according to this criterion.
- a day flight will cost approximately 29 euros;
- An overnight flight will cost approximately 40 euros.
The day of departure may also affect the price.
To buy tickets
The easiest way is to purchase tickets in advance through the official website of the carrier () or by contacting the ticket office at the bus station.
By car
Between Amsterdam and London there are about 540 kilometers by road. The drive will take at least 7 hours, but when preparing for the trip, you should allow time for possible traffic jams and difficulties on the road.
From Amsterdam you need to go towards the border with Belgium along the A2 highway. Next you need to drive through in the direction of Calais along the A16 highway. The roads are quite good, if the highway is not congested, you can drive comfortably at a fairly high speed.
In Calais there is an entrance to the Eurotunnel; cars do not move along it independently; special trains are used to transport cars. Trains through the tunnel take about 40 minutes. Train departures occur from 2 to 4 times per hour, depending on the time of day (they run less often at night). Travel through the tunnel is paid; for transporting an ordinary passenger car you will have to pay about 200 euros. Detailed information about the cost and rules of transportation through the Eurotunnel can be found on its official website: https://www.eurotunnel.com.
The train's final stop is.
On a ferryboat
Ferries depart from a place called Hoek van Holand. You can get there by taking a train. From Amsterdam Central, trains depart approximately every 30 minutes to Rotterdam (journey time about 40 minutes), where you need to change trains and continue on to Hoek van Holland (another 20 minutes). Trains of the Thalys railway company travel along the route.
Ferries depart approximately 2 times a day; it is better to check the schedule after the fact.
These are the ferries that set sail.
You can get from Harvage to London by buses, which are easy to find in the port area.
Ticket prices
- The cost of travel to Hoek van Holland by train is 10-15 euros.
- The cost of a ferry trip to Harvage (England) is about 170 euros.
- The fare from Harvage to London is approximately 10-15 euros.
To buy tickets
You can find out information about the train schedule and purchase tickets on their website: www.thalys.com or at the ticket office of the railway station. You can buy ferry tickets on the website of the company that provides transportation:
European Railways announced the launch of new direct trains Amsterdam - London and London - Amsterdam. Eurostar company.
Every year, according to the company, about 4 million people travel between London and Amsterdam, so the new railway. the route will be of great help to travelers. Currently, most of this passenger traffic uses the high-speed route from Paris (Gare Nord) to London with a stop in Brussels (Gare South), which also serves the company's transport. The new route will significantly reduce travel time, making the trip simple and affordable.
Railway the highway connecting Europe with the islands of Great Britain is laid across the English Channel, through an underground tunnel under the bay; the opening of the transcontinental high-speed route took place in 2007.
Amsterdam - London how to get there
Travel time from the railway From London - St Pancras International station to the center of Amsterdam will take less than 4 hours, the train speed on the route will reach 300 km/h.
On the return journey from Amsterdam to London, travelers will need to get off the train at the Southern Railway. Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station, Belgium, to go through security and passport control and change to another high-speed train from Brussels to London.
High-speed train Amsterdam - London, ticket price
The price of a ticket from Amsterdam to London, from London to Amsterdam, one way is from £ 45 (50 euros). The first tickets for the high-speed train Amsterdam-London, London-Amsterdam could be purchased on February 20, 2018.
Daily from the railway From London St. Pancras station, two trains will depart to Amsterdam - at 08:31 and at 17:31. In the future, 10 trains will run on the route per day. You can buy your train ticket online using the booking form below.
Travel time from Amsterdam to London
Traveling by high-speed train from London to Amsterdam will take 3 hours 41 minutes, from London to Rotterdam (stop along the route) - 3 hours 1 minute. The trip from Amsterdam to Brussels takes less than 2 hours, from Brussels to London on Eurostar trains - also less than 2 hours. The distance from Amsterdam to London is 538 km.
When will the trip from Amsterdam to London be direct, without transfers?
The transfer in Brussels on the way back is temporary. Once the UK and Dutch governments reach an agreement that will allow passport control of passengers before leaving the Netherlands, the connection in Brussels will be cancelled.
Trains from London to Amsterdam and the Netherlands, benefits
The most important advantage of the new high-speed railway. routes from London to the Netherlands - a faster journey from London to Brussels. It will also be faster to get from Amsterdam to Brussels - in just 1 hour 48 minutes, which is a full 17 minutes faster than the existing railways. routes.
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The distance Amsterdam - London along the highway is 529 km, in a straight line - 355 km. In English countries, the length of this route is 329 miles by road and 221 miles as the crow flies. A trip from Amsterdam to London by car will last approximately 7 hours 33 minutes.
The time difference between Amsterdam and London is -1:00 hours. Please consider local time in London when planning your route.
The road map is highlighted in red on the map and passes near 31 settlements. To plot the route Amsterdam - London for a car and find out how many kilometers between these settlements, the exact coordinates of cities, roads and other geographical objects were used.
Gas stations along the route are shown on the map. The total number of gas stations is 4, including:
Lukoil: 4
To find out what traffic jams are like on the Amsterdam-London road now, check the “Traffic” box and enlarge the map. To find out how to get from Amsterdam to London by car through intermediate cities and towns, list them when calculating the distance. To get a map diagram of the road route in a convenient format, click.
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To plot the route and calculate the distance, precise satellite coordinates of roads and settlements were used. We do not guarantee 100% accuracy and are not responsible for the route constructed.
