Manchester to Kiel trains

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The average train between Manchester and Kiel takes 16h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 22m
Duration: 1,429 km
Distance: €456
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

14h 18m

€342–740

Manchester to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 4 changes
5:15 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes
8:15 PM → 8:40 PM
Arrives next day
23h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 45m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 4 changes
3:35 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 5m • 4 changes
5:15 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 10m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 10m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 10m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 10m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes
2:35 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
19h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 10m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Kiel? 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 Kiel.

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Distance: 1,429.4 km
Duration: 16h 22m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 14h 18m.

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