Q&A

Is there a high speed train from London to Amsterdam?

Is there a high speed train from London to Amsterdam?

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h).

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam?

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from London to Amsterdam depart from London’s Victoria coach station and take at least 9 hours to arrive at Amsterdam’s Sloterdijk bus station.

Is the Eurostar still running from London to Amsterdam?

Eurostar now runs direct trains from London to Rotterdam & Amsterdam, taking 3h16 to Rotterdam & 3h55 to Amsterdam. These London-Amsterdam trains started on 4 April 2018, and when Covid-19 is behind us Eurostar expect to be running up to 5 trains a day each way.

Is it cheaper to fly or Eurostar to Amsterdam?

Is the Eurostar from Amsterdam to London cheaper than flying? With fares starting at around £70 return at their cheapest, flying to Amsterdam is still cheaper than taking the Eurostar, as we found plane tickets from just £47 return online for flights in May 2020.

Do you have to quarantine after coming back from Amsterdam?

You must self-quarantine for 10 days if you travel to the Netherlands after staying in an area where the risk of coronavirus infection is very high. This quarantine requirement applies even if you have proof of vaccination (until 21 September inclusive) or proof of recovery. Some exceptions apply.

Is it better to fly from London to Paris or take train?

Travelling from London to Paris is actually three hours and 24 minutes quicker by train. The train takes on average two hours and 16 minutes from London St Pancras to the centre of Paris. It isn’t just a quicker journey but can also reduce one’s carbon footprint.

Does Eurostar go from London to Italy?

The first stage of a rail journey from the UK to Italy is travel by Eurostar train under the Channel to Paris. Departing from London St. Pancras International, the journey takes two hours and 15 minutes, though you must allow at least 30 minutes for checking in and baggage screening.