Eurostar has announced a major expansion of its cross-border service, confirming that from 15 December 2025, it will operate five direct trains per day in each direction between London and Amsterdam.
The move marks a significant milestone in Eurostar’s mission to deliver faster, greener, and more flexible travel across Europe.
The increase in frequency follows the opening of a brand-new cross-channel terminal in Amsterdam in February 2025. This state-of-the-art facility has enabled Eurostar to triple capacity on the route, from 275 passengers per train in 2024 to over 650 passengers by the end of this year.
Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar, commented:
“London to Amsterdam is one of the busiest routes by plane in Europe. With five daily returns, and 3000+ seats per day, we are offering a sustainable alternative to travel between the UK and the Netherlands.
“Since February, we’ve seen exceptional demand on our Amsterdam route, and the addition of a fifth daily service gives customers more choice and flexibility. It’s our ambition to offer a sustainable alternative and grow international high-speed rail as customers first choice across Europe.”
Passenger numbers have already surged, with London–Amsterdam travel up 18% year-on-year, reflecting growing demand for sustainable, high-speed alternatives to air travel.
Business travellers continue to be a key demographic, making up 15% of passengers in 2024 (around 130,000 travellers). The Netherlands remains a strategic growth market for Eurostar, with 4.3 million passengers travelling to and from the country in 2024 alone.
Eurostar’s long-term ambition is to carry 30 million passengers annually, supported by a new fleet of trains and expanded destinations, including future services from Amsterdam to Geneva.
The new London–Amsterdam service is a cornerstone of Eurostar’s commitment to low-carbon, high-speed travel. With seamless city-centre to city-centre connections, the expanded timetable offers greater flexibility for both leisure and business travellers.
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