What is the cheapest way to get from London to Makkum?

The cheapest way to get from London to Makkum is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Makkum?

The fastest way to get from London to Makkum is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between London and Makkum?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Makkum. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from London to Makkum?

The distance between London and Makkum is 708 km.

How do I travel from London to Makkum without a car?

The best way to get from London to Makkum without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs €90 - €380.

How long does it take to get from London to Makkum?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from London to Makkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Makkum bus from?

London to Makkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Makkum bus arrive?

London to Makkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between London and Makkum?

Makkum is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:29 PM in London and 6:29 PM in Makkum.

Where can I stay near Makkum?

There are 697+ hotels available in Makkum.

London to Makkum - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from London to Makkum by train, bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk350
7h 36m
€92–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen075
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
16h
€57–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Makkum
7h 14m
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
6h 55m
€116–317
Train, bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Heerenveen
4. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
8h 18m
€130–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Makkum
8h 22m
€137–197
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
6h 55m
€115–323
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train, bus, line 9272 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOI
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Haarlem
4. Take the train from Haarlem to Alkmaar
5. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
6. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Makkum, Sporthal
7h 17m
€130–329
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
7h 14m
€83–222
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
7h 13m
€82–212
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train, bus, line 9272 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
4. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Makkum, Sporthal
7h 18m
€79–223
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Alkmaar
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
9h 14m
€102–262

London to Makkum by train and bus

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7h 36mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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You can take a bus from London Victoria to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 16h.

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