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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 $73. 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 $73, and a train costs an average of $446.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$249 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $446 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 32m Average total duration 17h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Amsterdam:
A bus is $126 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average $249 (€206).
A bus is $323 (€267) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average $446 (€368).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 17h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Amsterdam
How to get from Manchester to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM17h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM17h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL10388:50 PM1h15Manchester Airport11:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3731One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International6:29 AM15h51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3391One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International6:14 AM16h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3391One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
91527:54 AM14h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM18h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:50 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$1341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM17h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM17h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1401One-way1 transfer
U221617:00 AM1h25Manchester Airport9:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1591One-way0 transfers
U221674:30 PM1h20Manchester Airport6:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1621One-way0 transfers
U221652:30 PM1h20Manchester Airport4:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Amsterdam:
A bus is $126 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average $249 (€206).
A bus is $323 (€267) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average $446 (€368).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 17h 2m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Eastern Airways.
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