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London - AMS eurostar

Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2011 09:55 am
by oooh aaar traktor
Hi folks!

Does anyone have experience of going St Pancras -> Brussels and onto amsterdam?

I cant seem to find an answer to my question online

Just wanted to know if when arriving in Brussels, do I need to change stations to get on the intercity or does it leave from Brussels midi?

I might stop for a few beers on the way if I have to transfer to Brussels noord.

Also, are the intercity trains reliable on the weekends? I dont have a thalyx ticket as Im trying to do this on a budget so need ot figure out what time is best to leave Central to make the connecting eurostar in brussels on the way home.

See you in a couple of weeks lovely Dam

Re: London - AMS eurostar

Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2011 12:20 pm
by spidergawd
I've done it a few times man, couldn't be easier, same station just down a level and takes a few minutes. A very nice way to get there IMO. :D.

Re: London - AMS eurostar

Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2011 12:32 pm
by Bob2
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/t ... ID=1910703

worth a quick read mate
http://www.seat61.com/Netherlands.htm

hey spider how much did it cost you on eurostar ??

Re: London - AMS eurostar

Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2011 02:52 pm
by Marco
I have had the non-Thaylis Ams to Brussels train cancelled or delayed a number of times, especially on the weekend so I suggest leaving a bit early if you need to make a connection.

Re: London - AMS eurostar

Posted: Thu 29th Sep 2011 02:59 pm
by spidergawd
It's not bad really, if you went this weekend you can do it for about £110 return, friday out monday back, booking advance you can save £10/£20. It's a good deal if you live near St Pancras, Ashford or Ebbsfleet and the extra journey time is cancelled out by not having to mess about with airport faff.

http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/_SvBoAv ... ENCY=ESTAR

Hit the Amsterdam (any Dutch station) button. It's quite neat because like it says you can go to and return from any Dutch station you want.