The average train between Cologne and Manchester takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Manchester station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Cologne to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cologne to Manchester train tickets online with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Manchester is 686.5 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 34m.