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Manchester to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. 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.

13h 25m
Duration
968 km
Distance
€332
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 35 / ...
10h 2m
€251–493

Manchester to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Manchester and Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 967.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 25m

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 Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 2m.

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