Rome2Rio

How to get fromLeicester to Amsterdamby train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or plane

Find Transport to Amsterdam

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Leicester to Amsterdam by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    6h 21m
    €113–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus N824
    14h 55m
    €65–107

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    14h 54m
    €159–433

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar car
    7h 28m
    €256–314

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Leicester 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
    6h 52m
    €268–435

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar car
    8h 35m
    €149–268

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    4h 47m
    €79–266

  8. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane NWI - AMS
    5h 29m
    €234–778

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    5h
    €95–219

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    5h 13m
    €179–434

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STN - AMS
    5h 53m
    €115–341

  12. Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LBA - AMS
    6h 36m
    €128–370

  13. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    6h 21m
    €104–275

Leicester to Amsterdam by train

Calendar39Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Leicester to Amsterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 735.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras International and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There