Eurostar is expanding its service between London and Amsterdam with a fifth direct daily train launching from December 15.
The operator said the extra train has been made possible thanks to a new cross-Channel terminal which opened in the Dutch capital in February 2025.
It allows Eurostar to triple its capacity on the route — from 275 passengers in 2024 to more than 650 passengers per train at the end of this year.
Passenger volume from London to Amsterdam has increased by 18 per cent year-on-year since the upgrade.
Eurostar chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said: “London to Amsterdam is one of the busiest routes by plane in Europe. With five daily returns, and 3,000-plus 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.”
In 2024, Eurostar transported 4.3 million passengers to and from the Netherlands.
Eurostar is aiming to carry 30 million passengers annually, supported by the acquisition of a new fleet and additional destinations out of Amsterdam, such as Geneva.
The fifth service means Eurostar will run trains from London St Pancras to Amsterdam at the following times every weekday: 6.16am, 8.16am, 11.04am, 3.04pm and 5.04pm.
Trains will depart Amsterdam for St Pancras during weekdays at 6.40am, 10.40am, 2.40pm, 4.40pm and 6.40pm.
