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

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Zaanse Schans 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 46m
    €66–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus N824
    12h 14m
    €57–90

  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 Zaanse Schanscar car
    6h 16m
    €221–259

  4. Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schanstrain train
    4h 2m
    €114–370

  5. Train via Zaandam, Zaanse Schans (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4h 59m
    €177–298

  6. 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 Zaanse Schanscar car
    7h 25m
    €96–182

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    4h 2m
    €89–313

  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 Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schanstrain train
    4h 21m
    €124–411

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    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
    4h 25m
    €80–216

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    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
    4h 31m
    €78–242

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STN - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schanstrain train
    4h 24m
    €92–273

  12. Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane plane STN - EIN
    2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 23m
    €72–244

London to Zaanse Schans by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between London, England and Zaanse Schans, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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