The average train between Manchester and Dresden takes 18h 12m and the fastest train takes 14h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Dresden. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Dresden. 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 Dresden at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Dresden? 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 Dresden. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dresden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
Manchester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Manchester to Dresden train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Manchester and Dresden is 1,117.6 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 14h 49m.