The average train between Manchester and Kiel takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 15m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day 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 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Manchester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Kiel is 814.9 km. The road distance is 1,429 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 58m.