Nancy

I am trying to book airline tickets tonight. If we arrive in London, what is the best way to get to Amsterdam. OK, what is the cheapest way. We were wanting to go to Paris but we are having a hard time with flights.

jhm

Try www.buzz.co.uk -- subsidiary of KLM which runs flights from Stansted Airport regularly for cheap fares.

John

Nancy, I'd look into tbe British Midland "Discover Europe" airpass, which last time I looked offered £69 OW tickets for short flights like LHR-AMS or LHR-CDG, £99 OW for longer segments. Only for non European residents. http://www.britishmidland.com/forfun/discoverea.asp
Eurostar is another possibility, around £100 RT if you book ahead.

Nancy

Thanks for the advice, & so quick too!!

I found RyanAir & found out that I could fly from Frankfurt (Hahn) to London for about $25. I think that is the answer.

Question though. I found if I did a one way trip it was 220DM, cheaper if I did round trip, but I don't plan to go back to Germany from London. Would that cause a problem?

Thanks again for the great advice.

Lyn

Have a look at www.travelocity.co.uk as they are advertising London to Amsterdam for £55. It's on the home page - you can't miss it. By the way, I'm off to Amsterdam next Friday from Heathrow.

brianh

Don't forget Easyjet. They have loads of flights from London Luton to Amsterdam. Can be very cheap. Luton airport is actually in Bedfordshire but you'll find coach and train services from central London

sayrah

if you don't mind traveling a little longer try the smaller london airport Luton. My friend just got a a ticket from Amsterdam to London for $75 ROUND TRIP

Lynx

u can take a boat from Liverpool, suggest takin a stateroom(not expensive) otherwise the lounge is full, little rest. Goes to Rotterdam, train at dock station makes quick transport to Amsterdam. enjoy the adventure

Eva

Does anyone have any information on the hovercraft? I think it leaves from Dover and it's about 50 minutes each way.

Brianh

I'm afraid the Dover - Calais hovercraft service ended last year. It was no longer economically viable apparently. However, I think you can now take the SeaCat instead, which is a fast catamaran service.

Ann

Cross from Liverpool? That must take forever. I suggest Harwich if you want to take a sea crossing. See http://www.seaview.co.uk/ferryroutes/holland.html