The average train between Kiel and Manchester takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 14h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Manchester station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Kiel to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Kiel to Manchester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Manchester is 814.9 km. The road distance is 1,430 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 25m.