The average train between Dresden and Manchester takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 4 hours between Dresden and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Manchester station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Dresden to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dresden to Manchester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Manchester is 1,117.6 km. The road distance is 1,621 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Manchester Piccadilly via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 26m.