How to travel from Amsterdam to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Amsterdam and Manchester is around 860km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ManchesterAmsterdam if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London - Victoria Coach Station and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Manchester by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Amsterdam and Manchester is around 860km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Amsterdam and Manchester by train.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Manchester is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Manchester. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amsterdam to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Amsterdam and Manchester. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amsterdam and Manchester. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amsterdam to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London - Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Manchester. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Amsterdam to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £380 ($450).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Manchester

Transport options from Amsterdam to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 25m
£380($450)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 50m
£28($33)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station17h 20m
£44($52)
once daily934km (580 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 25m
£225($265)
every 2 hours860km (535 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Amsterdam and Manchester

Train operators

Ferry operators

Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester