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 €75 - €130 and takes 18h 51m.

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 25m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 18m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Manchester to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Alkmaar?

Alkmaar is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:40 AM in Manchester and 8:40 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Alkmaar?

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Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2461+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Manchester to Alkmaar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Alkmaar by plane, train, 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
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
4h 25m
€64–200
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 18m
€139–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
12h 19m
€241–437
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 14m
€93–315
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
5h 54m
€107–265
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 18m
€79–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
18h 51m
€75–128
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
€147–254

Manchester to Alkmaar by train and foot

36Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.4 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 18h 51m.

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