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Liverpool to Dortmund trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Dortmund takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. 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 30m
Duration
996 km
Distance
€353
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 52m
€255–526

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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express16h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 29m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 4m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 53m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 25m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 36m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 996.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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 Köln Hbf in around 8h 52m.

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