There are 13 ways to get from Leicester to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, 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.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Leicester 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 18m€218–363Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
15h 30m€68–131Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
- Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
14h 48m€153–444Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
7h 28m€251–308Train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 21m€123–283Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
8h 35m€140–236Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
4h 51m€88–256Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 3m€98–253Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5h 7m€182–493Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
5h 12m€184–468Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
5h 48m€223–607Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
6h 24m€107–279Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
- Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
7h 33m€124–339
Leicester to Amsterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Leicester and Amsterdam is 735 km.
The best way to get from Leicester to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 18m and costs €210 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Leicester to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Leicester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Amsterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Amsterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 18m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Leicester to Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 18m. 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 15h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 10:15 PM in Leicester and 11:15 PM in Amsterdam.
Leicester to Amsterdam train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Leicester to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Leicester to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2795+ hotels available in Amsterdam.














