City connection

London to Amsterdam by train

London St Pancras International → Amsterdam Centraal

Fastest

4 h 4 min

Typical

4 h 51 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

Eurostar, NS Int, NS

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from London to Amsterdam take?

The fastest connection takes about 4 h 4 min; a typical journey takes around 4 h 51 min.

Is there a direct train from London to Amsterdam?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (London St Pancras International → Amsterdam Centraal).

Which operators run trains from London to Amsterdam?

Eurostar, NS Int, NS.

Legendary routes through London or Amsterdam

• Eurostar London → Paris
• Eurostar (Thalys) Paris → Amsterdam
• LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
• Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William

More trains from London

• London → Birmingham fastest 1 h 16 min
• London → Brussels fastest 1 h 57 min
• London → Edinburgh fastest 4 h 7 min
• London → Glasgow fastest 4 h 31 min
• London → Manchester fastest 2 h 6 min
• London → Paris fastest 2 h 23 min