The average train between Bristol and Alkmaar takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. There is at least one train per day from Bristol to Alkmaar. 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 once daily between Bristol and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 2:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 28m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Alkmaar? 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 Bristol to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Alkmaar station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Bristol to Alkmaar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Alkmaar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Bristol to Alkmaar train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Alkmaar is 518.9 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Alkmaar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 24m.