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

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Alkmaar by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    4h 52m
    €65–210

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    8h 26m
    €288–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus bus N824
    18h 14m
    €87–134

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaarcar car
    9h 59m
    €286–359

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LPL - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    5h 32m
    €78–258

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain 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 18m
    €97–302

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LBA - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    6h 46m
    €97–321

  8. Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MME - AMS
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    7h 22m
    €187–460

  9. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain 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 29m
    €138–284

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    19h 27m
    €90–150

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar car
    11h 6m
    €178–313

Manchester to Alkmaar by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 Intl, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 26m. 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 14m.

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