What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Alkmaar via London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to Alkmaar?

The distance between Manchester and Alkmaar is 551 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Alkmaar without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €110 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Alkmaar?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Manchester to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alkmaar bus from?

Manchester to Alkmaar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alkmaar train from?

Manchester to Alkmaar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alkmaar is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 4m.

Where does the Manchester to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Manchester to Alkmaar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Alkmaar?

Alkmaar is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:12 AM in Manchester and 3:12 AM in Alkmaar.

Where does the Manchester to Alkmaar train arrive?

Manchester to Alkmaar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2333+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Manchester to Alkmaar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Alkmaar by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly from Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
4h 28m
€61–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
19h 4m
€57–155
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
8h 8m
€114–548
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
15h 26m
€79–221
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaarcar
9h 59m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 16m
€92–282
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
5h 11m
€74–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
6h
€60–344
Train to Humberside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
7h 9m
€68–320
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar
11h 11m
€167–252

Manchester to Alkmaar by train and foot

47Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alkmaar via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 19h 4m.

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