There are 13 ways to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
8h 30m€294–476Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
18h 34m€84–133Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkmaarcar
9h€275–345Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 45m€84–244Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
8h 34m€294–466Bus, train
- Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus X2
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
10h 4m€104–266Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sheffield to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Alkmaarcar
10h 7m€170–301Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 5m€99–306Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 47m€103–300Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 32m€93–312Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 31m€89–511Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
- Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 38m€198–511Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Haarlemtrain
7h 23m€215–480
Sheffield to Alkmaar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Alkmaar via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Sheffield and Alkmaar is 892 km.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 30m and costs €290 - €480.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Sheffield to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Sheffield to Alkmaar train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Alkmaar is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 30m and costs €290 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 34m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Alkmaar via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 18h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
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
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Sheffield to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Alkmaar is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 1:30 PM in Sheffield and 2:30 PM in Alkmaar.
Sheffield to Alkmaar train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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