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

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Zaandam by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    4h 21m
    €61–201

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    7h 54m
    €285–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N814 / ...
    17h 20m
    €74–118

  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 Zaandamcar car
    9h 48m
    €281–349

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    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
    5h 1m
    €74–249

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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
    5h 47m
    €93–293

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 15m
    €93–312

  8. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    7h 56m
    €135–278

  9. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    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 N814 / ...
    18h 35m
    €85–141

  10. 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 Zaandamcar car
    10h 55m
    €173–303

Manchester to Zaandam by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Zaandam, Netherlands?

easyJet, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Zaandam via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 7h 54m.

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