The average train between Manchester and Bochum takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Bochum. 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 Manchester and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Bochum at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Bochum? 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 Manchester to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bochum station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Manchester to Bochum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bochum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Bochum train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Manchester and Bochum is 677.1 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bochum Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 12m.