THE direct train route between London and Amsterdam has restarted after an eight-month pause - but you will have to be quick to make the most of it. Eurostar services between Amsterdam Centraal Station and London St. Pancras International were halted last June. The direct trains were suspended because Amsterdam Centraal Station was being revamped, with passport checks unable to take place in the Dutch Capital. It meant Eurostar services had to stop at Brussels, where Brits could clear immigration, adding extra time onto the journey. Now, passport checks can take place in the Dutch capital, which means direct services have resumed between Amsterdam and London. Eurostar will operate up to three daily services between the two European capitals. However, this is only until March 29, as direct services will be suspended next month again with more renovations set to take place in Amsterdam. From March 30 until April 22, the direct trains will be halted in both directions as platform renovations take place in the Dutch capital, according to Travel Gossip. The platform renovations will impact passengers in both directions, with customers needing to change in Brussels again. Eurostar boss, Gwendoline Cazenave, said: "We are delighted that direct Eurostar services between Amsterdam and London are back. "This is more than just a train journey – it is a seamless connection between two vibrant capitals, offering our customers an efficient, comfortable, and sustainable way to travel." Brits can travel to Europe with Eurostar for as little as £39 each way. This includes routes from London St Pancras to Paris, Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Although fares could get even cheaper in 2025. Last September, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) recommended reducing fares by 7.7 per cent from April 2025. And last month, Virgin revealed its latest plans to take on Eurostar services with an order for a dozen new trains to Europe. Virgin first announced its plans to launch a transatlantic train route back in 2023, with the entire project slated to cost up to £1billion. If its plans are approved, the new trains to Europe could launch by 2029. Meanwhile, start-up Evolyn announced plans for trains between London and Paris in 2023. The Sun travel team visited every city in Europe you can visit by direct train - here’s what we thought. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.