There are 10 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam by bus, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car train, 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.
Line 143 bus to Manchester Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
4h 23m€66–204Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
8h 10m€272–462Bus
- Take the bus from Raby Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
17h 15m€76–127Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
9h 19m€278–347Train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
5h 10m€74–272Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
6h 42m€93–295Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
6h 35m€93–296Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 25m€132–282Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
10h 24m€172–327Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
10h 26m€173–303
Greater Manchester to Amsterdam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam is to line 143 bus and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Amsterdam is 524 km.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 10m and costs €270 - €470.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Amsterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Amsterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 10m and costs €270 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Amsterdam Centraal via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Parkside Road to Chester Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Greater Manchester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Greater Manchester. It is currently 9:07 PM in Greater Manchester and 10:07 PM in Amsterdam.
Greater Manchester to Amsterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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