Rome2Rio

Manchester to Gelsenkirchen trains

Find Transport to Gelsenkirchen

See all options

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

12h
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
€186
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Utrecht

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
9h 57m
€154–319

Manchester to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,024.7 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 9h 57m.

Operators

Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Gelsenkirchen

Alternative transport options