The average train between Berlin and Manchester takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Berlin and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Köln Hbf station, Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Berlin to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Berlin and Manchester is 1050.3 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 56m.