How to get to Manchester from Amsterdam

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Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £423.

Distance: 493 km

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£63

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Cheapest

£92

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£423

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£78

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

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17h 23m

Average total duration

16h 53m

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30m

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5h 59m

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3h 59m

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2h 0m

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9h 51m

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Manchester is a train with an average price of £63.

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

A train is £29 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Manchester costing on average £92.

A train is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Manchester costing on average £423.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Coach takes on average 17h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 12m faster (6h 39m by train vs 9h 51m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£63 vs £78). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Amsterdam to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:4517h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £871One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:4517h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £871One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • easyJetU22164
    20:301h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    20:50Manchester Airport
    £961One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:4517h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3018h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1041One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0018h45
    Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)
    15:45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    £1041One-way
    1 change
  • easyJetU22168
    15:101h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    15:30Manchester Airport
    £961One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU22162
    9:551h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:15Manchester Airport
    £961One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU22170
    21:351h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    22:00Manchester Airport
    £1061One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Amsterdam to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Amsterdam to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Manchester is a train with an average price of £63.

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

A train is £29 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Manchester costing on average £92.

A train is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Manchester costing on average £423.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Coach takes on average 17h 23m.

The Amsterdam to Manchester distance is approximately 493 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Manchester is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Manchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Europoort Rotterdam and arrive in Hull Ferry Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Transavia France, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, easyJet to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Manchester:
  • 10 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, KLM, Eastern Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dublin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Amsterdam to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
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