The average train between Germany and Manchester takes 17h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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 3 times a day between Germany and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Germany 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 Germany to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Manchester station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
Germany to Manchester train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Germany to Manchester train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Germany to Manchester train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Manchester is 898.4 km. The road distance is 1,441 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Manchester Piccadilly via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 35m.