The average train between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen. 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 6 times a week between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Manchester to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen is 668.4 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 24m.
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