The average train between Manchester and Paderborn takes 19h 46m and the fastest train takes 18h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Paderborn. 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 Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 19h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Paderborn station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.
Manchester to Paderborn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Paderborn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Paderborn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Manchester and Paderborn is 766.9 km. The road distance is 1,089 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Paderborn Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 6m.