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How to get fromBristol to Alkmaarby plane, train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Bristol to Alkmaar by plane, train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    4h 58m
    €64–217

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    8h 24m
    €130–291

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    16h 23m
    €72–122

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaarcar car
    8h 8m
    €270–340

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    6h 5m
    €110–310

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    6h 22m
    €166–425

  7. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane CWL - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    7h 6m
    €103–357

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    6h 33m
    €158–418

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    6h 38m
    €202–461

  10. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    8h 31m
    €285–486

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk041 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus N824
    16h 33m
    €76–130

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar car
    9h 17m
    €164–295

Bristol to Alkmaar by train and subway

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Alkmaar via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 16h 33m.

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