Amsterdam to London van transport

Crossing from the Netherlands

From Amsterdam we have three good options. Stena Line sails from Hook of Holland to Harwich, which drops us in Essex an easy drive from London. We can also drive south through Belgium to Calais or Dunkirk and cross to Dover, or use the Eurotunnel shuttle into Folkestone. We choose based on your dates and the rest of the van.

What moves on this lane

Amsterdam and London trade people and things constantly: flat contents for people changing jobs, bikes, design furniture, artwork and stock for small shops. Canal houses with steep stairs often mean items came in through a window by hoist, so tell us if anything needs to come out the same way and we will plan for it.

Customs

Goods moving from the Netherlands to Great Britain need export and import declarations. Personal belongings for someone relocating can qualify for Transfer of Residence relief from HMRC, applied for before the move. Trade goods need an invoice.

London delivery

We deliver to any London postcode and the Home Counties. Let us know about parking restrictions, red routes and lift access, and we will plan the arrival so the crew is not circling for a space.

Bikes, canal houses and narrow streets

Amsterdam collections have their own quirks: steep stairs, narrow streets, and loading limits in the centre. Tell us the address, the floor and whether a hoist was used when your furniture went in. Bikes travel well if pedals are removed and handlebars turned. We wrap frames so nothing gets scratched on the crossing.

Timing and arrival

Amsterdam is close to the UK by road and sea, so this is one of our quicker international lanes. The overnight Harwich sailing or a short Channel crossing means delivery in London follows soon after collection once customs paperwork is ready. We share the delivery window as soon as the load is booked onto a crossing.

Items we are often asked about

Dutch bikes and cargo bikes, design furniture, plants in pots (which need checking for UK plant health rules), boxes, and office equipment for people changing jobs. Cargo bikes are bulky, so send us the length and whether the box section comes off. Plants and soil have their own import rules, so ask us before including them.

Questions about Amsterdam to London

Do you collect from outside Amsterdam? Yes, from Haarlem, Utrecht and nearby towns. Which crossing do you use? Hook of Holland to Harwich or the Channel, depending on the date. Can you deliver to a flat with no lift? Yes, tell us the floor. Can I send only boxes? Yes.