The average train between Manchester and Zaandam takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Manchester and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Zaandam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Zaandam station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Manchester to Zaandam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Zaandam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Manchester to Zaandam train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Manchester and Zaandam is 486.9 km. The road distance is 883 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zaandam via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 7h 50m.