There are 12 ways to get from Kent to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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
6h 29m€216–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
9h 51m€69–116Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
5h€209–242Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 46m€139–459Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 44m€100–222Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
6h 9m€85–164Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- 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 42m€157–432Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 40m€107–308Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 41m€134–430Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 20m€116–330Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
6h 43m€251–761Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
- Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
5h 41m€104–388
Kent to Amsterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €150 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kent and Amsterdam is 683 km.
The best way to get from Kent to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 29m and costs €210 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kent to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Kent to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Kent to Amsterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Amsterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 29m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Lenham to Amsterdam Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Amsterdam Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–340
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lenham to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dover to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 9:46 AM in Kent and 10:46 AM in Amsterdam.
Kent to Amsterdam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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