Liverpool to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Dortmund takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 6m
Duration: 1,017 km
Distance: €370
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

9h 38m

€262–566

Liverpool to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Liverpool and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:43 AM → 4:21 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 11:45 PM
10h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:43 AM → 4:21 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 6:21 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:43 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
2:08 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:43 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:43 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 10:22 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Dortmund? 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.

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 38m.

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