Manchester to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Dortmund takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

10h 31m
Duration: 1,002 km
Distance: €369
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 24m

€258–570

Manchester to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Dortmund. 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 Dortmund at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 3 changes
5:15 PM → 9:43 AM
Arrives next day
15h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:31 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:05 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
10:35 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 24m.

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