How far is Netherlands from UK by train

At the ticket gates, scan the barcode on each individual paper ticket or e-ticket. Afterwards, you'll join the baggage check, which is identical to what you have at the airport. Then, you'll enter a line for passport inspections.

EU passengers can use electronic gates if you have an e-passport. We recommend using these as it speeds up the check-in process.

Depending on the train's departure time, check-in tends to take as little as 15 minutes, but can take up to 30 minutes at peak times.

There’s so much more to the Netherlands than windmills, tulips and cheese. Renowned for being pancake-flat, the Netherlands is a hotbed of world-class art, exciting culture, and forward-thinking architecture. And now, it’s a doddle to get there from St Pancras International.

Our daily trains run direct from London to Amsterdam via Rotterdam. It takes just 3 hours 52 minutes to get to Amsterdam Centraal, and only 3 hours 13 minutes to get to Rotterdam Centraal.

And it’s now even easier to get home again, with direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal arriving in London in 4 hours 09 minutes while trains from Rotterdam take 3 hours 30 minutes.

Trains go direct from city centre to city centre. There’s no hidden charges for luggage or limits on liquids and there's never been a better time to take the train.

If our direct train times don’t suit you on the way home, you can take a Thalys train from Amsterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi/Zuid. When your train arrives in Brussels, you’ll need to go through security and have your passport checked before you hop on a Eurostar train back to St Pancras International.

There’s so much more to the Netherlands than windmills, tulips and cheese. Renowned for being pancake-flat, the Netherlands is a hotbed of world-class art, exciting culture, and forward-thinking architecture. And now, it’s a doddle to get there from St Pancras International.

Our daily trains run direct from London to Amsterdam via Rotterdam. It takes just 3 hours 52 minutes to get to Amsterdam Centraal, and only 3 hours 13 minutes to get to Rotterdam Centraal.

And it’s now even easier to get home again, with direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal arriving in London in 4 hours 09 minutes while trains from Rotterdam take 3 hours 30 minutes.

Trains go direct from city centre to city centre. There’s no hidden charges for luggage or limits on liquids and there's never been a better time to take the train.

If our direct train times don’t suit you on the way home, you can take a Thalys train from Amsterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Midi/Zuid. When your train arrives in Brussels, you’ll need to go through security and have your passport checked before you hop on a Eurostar train back to St Pancras International.

There are 12 ways to get from England to Netherlands by subway, plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, car train or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

Recommended option

1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Cannon Street station

2. Fly from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM)

3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Rotterdam, Stadhuis

3h

$114 - $621

Cheapest option

1. Take the rideshare from London to Amsterdam

6h 42m

$40 - $90

10 alternative options

1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

4h 1m

$125 - $584

1. Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

3h 59m

$78 - $381

1. Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

4h 2m

$88 - $305

1. Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

3h 55m

$64 - $471

1. Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

4h 9m

$81 - $378

1. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale station

2. Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Eindhoven (EIN)

4h 45m

$66 - $339

1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal

5h 13m

$214 - $554

1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

13h

$46 - $61

1. Drive from London to Folkestone

2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun

3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam

5h 47m

1. Drive from London to Dover

2. Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk

3. Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam

7h 9m

$278 - $445

England to Netherlands by subway and train

The journey time between England and Netherlands is around 5h 13m and covers a distance of around 583 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar, the England to Netherlands service departs from Leicester Square station and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

5 Weekly Services

5h 13m Average Duration

$214 Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from England to Netherlands?

The cheapest way to get from England to Netherlands is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Netherlands?

The quickest way to get from England to Netherlands is to subway and fly which costs $110 - $650 and takes 3h.

Is there a direct bus between England and Netherlands?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross, Trafalgar SquareCharing Cross and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via London Victoria Coach Station and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between England and Netherlands?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from England to Netherlands?

The distance between England and Netherlands is 474 km.

How do I travel from England to Netherlands without a car?

The best way to get from England to Manchester Airport is to train which takes 21 min and costs $8 - $30.

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