A city break in London by train is a wonderfully relaxing experience. Thanks to Eurostar's comfortable trains, your weekend trip to London begins as soon as you board. Together with your family, a group of friends or your best friend, you can enjoy all the peace and quiet in the train and with a little luck you won't even have to change trains. Let your weekend in London by train begin!
Are you going on a city trip to London and do you want to arrive in the heart of London well-rested? Then the train is an ideal means of transport. The seats on the Eurostar are nice and spacious and walking about on the train is easy. Stretch your legs regularly by getting something to eat or drink in the Café Metropole bar carriage. Here you can order snacks as well as full meals. Of course, you can also bring your own refreshments on board Eurostar.
If you choose a weekend in London by train, you will arrive in the centre of the city in a relaxed mood. As soon as the Eurostar pulls into St. Pancras International, the city trip can begin. No long waits at the baggage carousel. Instead, you can pick up your own luggage and go straight to the platform.
A super-fast, direct Eurostar runs from Amsterdam to London St Pancras International, 6 times a day. Eurostar will take you from Amsterdam to London in 4.13 hours, without needing to switch trains. From Rotterdam the journey will take just 3.41 hours.
Always make sure you are at the station in Amsterdam or Rotterdam 45 to 60 minutes before departure. Because you are travelling to England, you will have to go through security and identity checks. Depending on the time and place of your city trip to London by train it can be very busy. Avoid unnecessary stress and make sure you are present about one hour before your departure time.
With our tour operator partners we can offer you great packages for train and hotel in London. Would you prefer to book a hotel separately? We have found the 9 best hotels you can book via Booking.com.
Do you want to and can you book far in advance? Then choose the ticket with the lowest fare. The best rate for the price-conscious travellers. Please note: you will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket. If you want more flexibility, choose another rate.
Your entire city break in London will be a lot cheaper if you go during the week instead of on the weekend. Weekend days are very popular so hotels and often activities are more expensive too. If you choose a city trip London on a weekday, you will really notice the difference in costs.
After the train journey, your city trip to London can really get started! The city is huge and there is so much to see and do that it is impossible to see everything during one city trip to London. However, there are a number of top attractions that you must not miss.
Super-fast, direct Eurostar trains run from Amsterdam to London St Pancras International. You can also travel to London with a transfer in Brussels South/Midi.
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - London | 4.13 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - London | 4.54 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - London | 4.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - London | 4.28 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - London | 3.41 | 0 | Content | Content |
| Breda - London | 4.15 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - London | 5.19 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Brussels - London | 2.46 | 0 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
| Train Amsterdam to city centre | Airplane from Schiphol to Heathrow/ Stansted/ Luton/ Gatwick | Header | Header | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check in | 0.30 hour | 2 hour | Content | Content |
| Travel time | <!-- [tijd_amsterdam-londen] uur | 1 hour | Content | Content |
| Check out | 0.05 hour | 0.45 hour | Content | Content |
| Transfer | n.v.t. | 1 hour | Content | Content |
| Total travel time | 4.48 hours | 4.45 hours | Content | Content |
On route, you can read, chat, eat or stretch your legs. That way you will arrive at St. Pancras International station relaxed. And immediately you will be at your first tourist attraction. This station is one of London's largest Victorian buildings as well as being a luxurious, contemporary shopping mall.
When you leave the station, you step into the bustling life of London. Want to travel with a characteristic English taxi or do you prefer a double-decker bus? Or go for a walk: from the station, it takes about 45 minutes to reach the very heart of the city. On the way, you will walk through famous culinary and artistic streets and pass by the British Museum. Your city trip will have really started immediately!
Full of history, culture and shopping. London is alive day and night.
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