Here are some of the important information you need to know about the trip from London to Amsterdam.
1. How much does the train from London to Amsterdam cost?
The average price for London to Amsterdam train tickets cost around $250 on the day of departure. But the companies normally release them 3-4 months earlier at a far less price. That means you can get them at a cheaper rate if you book in advance. Also, prices of tickets vary depending on the time of day, route and the class you book.
2. How long does it take from London to Amsterdam?
It takes a direct high-speed Eurostar train an average of 4 hours to travel from London to Amsterdam. On weekdays, the train can take 3 hours 55 minutes but if the journey requires a change on the way, it takes an average time of less than 5 hours. Trains that leave London in the evening usually require a stopover in Brussels, so the journey might take longer time.�
Weekend journeys when compared to that of weekdays tend to take a little longer. The quickest trip takes around 4 hours 7 minutes without a stopover. But most trips take an average of over 5 hours because fewer direct services operate on weekends.�
3. What time does the first and last London to Amsterdam train leave?
The first London to Amsterdam train departs at 05h40 from London St Pancras International station. And the last train leaves at 20h01 at the same station. Note that times and services may change on weekends and holidays.
4. How many trains leave London to Amsterdam in a day?
During the weekdays, when traffic is much, about nine trains leave London to Amsterdam daily. But on weekends, about six or seven trains as traffic become lesser. Weekend journeys take longer than that of weekdays because a change is often required on the way.
5. Which companies operate the London to Amsterdam train?
The London to Amsterdam trains are operated by Eurostar. Only when a change is required that passengers may need to switch to other operators such as InterCity or Thalys. Most international train travel in Europe is operated by Eurostar.�
6. What are the departure and arrival points for the London to Amsterdam trains?
The Eurostar high-speed trains depart from London to Amsterdam at London St. Pancras International railroad station. The station is easily accessible from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.�
Arriving in Amsterdam, the trains stop at the Amsterdam Centraal Station which is located in the centre of the city. The station is the busiest public transport hub in Amsterdam. Public transport such as trams and buses are available at the station. There are also waterfront stations where passengers take city ferries to North Amsterdam.
7. How fast does the Eurostar trains travel from London to Amsterdam?
Eurostar high-speed trains from London to Amsterdam can travel at a speed of up to 300 km/h (186 mph). So a journey of about 340 miles can be completed in less than four hours.
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