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How to get fromLondon to IJmuidenby train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from London to IJmuiden by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    4h 50m
    €71–174

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus bus N824
    2. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Haarlemtrain train Sprinter / ...
    11h 7m
    €52–80

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to IJmuidencar car
    6h 18m
    €235–279

  4. Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, line 382 bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to IJmuiden, Scheldestraatbus bus
    4h 21m
    €130–357

  5. Train via London St Pancras Intl (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    5h 2m
    €238–374

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N814 / ...
    12h 9m
    €54–81

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to IJmuidencar car
    7h 25m
    €129–234

  8. Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlemtrain train
    4h 35m
    €136–338

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, line 382 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to IJmuiden, Scheldestraatbus bus
    4h 23m
    €100–311

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to IJmuiden, Scheldestraatbus bus
    4h 42m
    €77–202

  11. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LTN - AMS
    3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to IJmuiden, Scheldestraatbus bus
    4h 40m
    €79–192

  12. Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, line 382 bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STN - AMS
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to IJmuiden, Scheldestraatbus bus
    4h 44m
    €78–295

London to IJmuiden by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between London, England and IJmuiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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