The Cheapest Way from the UK to Amsterdam
#Amsterdam #Eurostar #TravelTips What’s the cheapest way to travel from the UK to Amsterdam – flying, taking the Eurostar, or travelling overnight by ferry? In this video, I compare the three main ways of getting from Britain to Amsterdam, using real fares for a sample journey on Friday 22 January 2027. I haven't included road options – driving with your own vehicle via ferry or tunnel, or coach travel. These can of course be cheap! Of course, there’s no perfect comparison. The answer will depend on where in the UK you’re starting from, how much luggage you’re taking, how quickly you need to get there, when you’re travelling and plenty of other factors. So, to make things as fair as possible, I’ve assumed: • Two people travelling together • One large suitcase each • Leaving the UK on Friday afternoon or evening • Arriving in Amsterdam ready to enjoy Saturday • UK travel to the departure point excluded • Transport from the Dutch arrival point to Amsterdam Centraal included The three options are: ⛴️ FERRY – Harwich to Hook of Holland with Stena Line An overnight crossing with your own cabin, followed by metro and train to Amsterdam. Total: around £220 for two – and that includes your accommodation for the night. 🚆 EUROSTAR – London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal Probably the simplest option from central London, with a journey of around four hours and arrival right in the centre of Amsterdam. Total: around £275 for two. ✈️ FLYING – London Stansted to Amsterdam Schiphol with easyJet Including a large hold suitcase for each passenger and the train from Schiphol into Amsterdam. Total: around £165 for two. So flying appears to win easily. But there’s a catch. If we want to be in Amsterdam ready for Saturday morning, both the flight and Eurostar options mean paying for a hotel on Friday night. Allowing £150 for a room changes the comparison dramatically: ✈️ Flying + hotel: £315 🚆 Eurostar + hotel: £425 ⛴️ Overnight ferry: £220 Suddenly, the often-overlooked ferry starts to look rather interesting – particularly if you have plenty of luggage and like the idea of sleeping while you travel. These prices are simply a snapshot for one particular date and set of circumstances, rather than a claim that one option will always be cheapest. Which would you choose: plane, train or overnight ferry? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe for more videos about travel, transport, cruises and finding interesting ways to get from A to B.