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There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 55m
    €219–359

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus N824
    14h 45m
    €54–90

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar car
    5h 43m
    €224–268

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3h 46m
    €59–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    6h 16m
    €224–354

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    6h 48m
    €80–180

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar car
    6h 52m
    €119–225

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train
    4h 20m
    €139–376

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    4h 41m
    €103–289

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    4h 26m
    €141–386

  11. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    5h 14m
    €100–198

Gatwick to Amsterdam by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 45m.

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