The average train between Manchester and Erkrath takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Erkrath. 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 Erkrath. 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 Erkrath at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Erkrath? 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 Erkrath. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Erkrath station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Manchester to Erkrath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Erkrath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Manchester and Erkrath is 669.4 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Erkrath Erkrath S via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 8h 57m.