How to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a train costs an average of €368.

Distance: 493 km

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Train

€206

Average price

€101

Average price

Cheapest

€368

Average price

5h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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17h 32m

Average total duration

17h 2m

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30m

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7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Amsterdam

How to get from Manchester to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 AM19h30
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    8:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 AM19h30
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    8:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1038
    8:50 PM1h15
    Manchester Airport
    11:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    4661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34018+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9140
    6:14 AM13h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    3481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34018+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
    6:14 AM16h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    3481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33953+Eurostar9140+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International
    6:29 AM12h51
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    3511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM18h00
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:30 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
    1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM17h35
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22167
    4:30 PM1h20
    Manchester Airport
    6:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2691One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22165
    2:30 PM1h20
    Manchester Airport
    4:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2771One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU22169
    6:35 PM1h20
    Manchester Airport
    8:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €101.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Amsterdam:

A bus is €104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average €206.

A bus is €267 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average €368.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 54m.

Bus takes on average 17h 2m.

The Manchester to Amsterdam distance is approximately 493 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Hull Ferry Terminal and arrive in Europoort Rotterdam.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Eastern Airways, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Sas Airways, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Amsterdam:
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Eastern Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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