London to Eindhoven by train
Eindhoven lies 388 km (241 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 473 km (294 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Eindhoven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 9 million | 235,691 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Station Acht, Former train station Gestel |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 5611–5658 |
Clocks in Eindhoven are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 3 h 53 min journey lands 4 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Eindhoven
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Eindhoven from London?
388 km (241 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 473 km (294 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Eindhoven by train?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Eindhoven?
Eindhoven is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Eindhoven?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.