Over the last two years, I've traveled between London and Paris three times. On nearly all of those journeys, I opted to take the Eurostar – for good reason. Unless you book well in advance, the cost of traveling to Paris on the Eurostar is more expensive than flying.
It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.
London to Amsterdam by train + ferryThis is the cheapest & most leisurely way to go, with combined train+ferry fares from as little as £29 one-way from central London to central Amsterdam or any station in the Netherlands.
TRAIN MAP, SCHEDULE AND TICKETS BOOKINGAdmire the scenic landscape traveling between London and Amsterdam by train and enjoy some of the scenic views of the country!
Utrecht is known for its historic city centre and beautiful tree-lined canals, and absolutely should be a stop on a road trip from London to Amsterdam. It is a peaceful city with a small-town atmosphere, and somewhere you will really get a feel of quintessential Dutch life.
Can I take food on board? Absolutely. You can bring your own food on European and London routes. And unlike in the sky, we won't restrict you with stifling rules on liquids.
What if I miss my Eurostar / National Rail journey as a result of delay? If you miss your Eurostar service as a result of delays or cancellations to your National Rail service on your outbound journey you will be placed on the next available service to your Continental destination at no extra charge.
Here's what I got for my money. I upgraded my Eurostar ticket from London to Brussels to first class for only $12 more. The carriage was significantly more spacious than standard class and I also got a meal. I even got my own single seat, with no one directly next to or opposite me.