How to get to Amsterdam from Birmingham

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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £256.

Distance: 460 km

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£167

Average Price

£88

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£256

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4h 52m

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1h 52m

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15h 1m

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14h 31m

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6h 29m

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5h 59m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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from Birmingham to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

easyJetU27846
19:551h15
Birmingham International Airport
22:10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£791One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:5016h15
Birmingham
22:05Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£751One-way
1 change

Fastest

KLMKL1042
09:201h10
Birmingham International Airport
11:30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£9731One-way
0 changes

Other options

West Midlands TrainsW05711+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9140
10:368h44
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
20:20Amsterdam Centraal
£1091One-way
2 changes
West Midlands TrainsW05747+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
13:368h44
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:20Amsterdam Centraal
£1071One-way
2 changes
West Midlands TrainsW05742+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
13:069h14
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:20Amsterdam Centraal
£1071One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
14:0016h20
Birmingham
07:20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£961One-way
1 change
LAERLX425+SWISSLX724
18:5013h10
Birmingham International Airport
09:00Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£3571One-way
1 change
LAERLX425+SWISSLX730
18:5014h00
Birmingham International Airport
09:50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£3571One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX422+British AirwaysBA1361+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8459
03:4014h35
Birmingham, Coach Station
19:15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£3601One-way
2 changes

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Travelling from Birmingham to Amsterdam

The fastest and most convenient way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is to book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, including transport to the airport from the city centre, check-in and waiting times. It is possible to travel to Amsterdam by bus from Birmingham Coach Station, but this often involves a lengthy stopover in London Victoria Coach Station and an overnight journey through Europe. Travel time can be up to 18 hours. Ticket prices from budget airlines tend to be competitive with coach fares.

Quick Guide to Amsterdam

Must Know: Cycling is the most popular way to travel around Amsterdam. The city is quite flat and filled with over 400 kilometres of bike paths.

Must See: For those interested in Amsterdam’s history and culture, the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are a must.

Must Do: Visit one of Amsterdam’s world famous coffee shops or take a cruise in a glass-roofed boat on one of the city’s the 160+ Golden Age canals.

Did you know? About 8,000 bikes get pulled out of the canals each year.

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FAQs: Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Amsterdam.

FAQs

You can get from Birmingham to Amsterdam 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £44.

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

Taking a coach costs £1 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £44.

Taking a coach costs £230 less than taking a train, which costs on average £275 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes 14 h 40 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 59 min of travel time.

The distance from Birmingham to Amsterdam is approximately 285 miles.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Amsterdam is:

  • 4 coaches per day.
  • 12 flights a day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Amsterdam:

  • Flights most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Amsterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Birmingham to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £44.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air France or Transavia Airlines for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Birmingham to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £44.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £275.

Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct flights per day to Amsterdam with easyJet or KLM.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your journey from Birmingham to Amsterdam doesn't have to end in Amsterdam. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you’d like to add Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona to your Birmingham to Amsterdam trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Amsterdam today!
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