There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 50m€207–373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
13h 45m€48–81Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
6h 3m€229–276Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3h 38m€82–285Train
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 17m€73–173Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
7h 12m€125–233Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
4h 31m€143–411Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 40m€145–430Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4h 40m€66–226Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h€58–196Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 10m€95–328Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 30m€92–375
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam by foot, train, and subway (Eurostar)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €80 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Amsterdam is 607 km.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 50m and costs €200 - €380.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 50m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam Centraal via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 3:37 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 4:37 AM in Amsterdam.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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