The average train between Liverpool and Dortmund takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h. 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.
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 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Dortmund station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Liverpool to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Liverpool to Dortmund train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Liverpool and Dortmund is 737.5 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 35m.