What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dortmund is to train and bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dortmund?

The distance between Manchester and Dortmund is 743 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dortmund without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 22m and costs €240 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Dortmund?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Manchester to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dortmund bus from?

Manchester to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dortmund train from?

Manchester to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dortmund is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 22m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Dortmund bus arrive?

Manchester to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Dortmund?

Dortmund is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:49 PM in Manchester and 2:49 PM in Dortmund.

Where does the Manchester to Dortmund train arrive?

Manchester to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Dortmund?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Dortmund?

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Manchester to Dortmund - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Dortmund by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 41m
€84–221
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 37m
€59–225
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 22m
€244–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 25m
€91–206
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar
10h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 18m
€122–310
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 41m
€134–338
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 34m
€286–500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081
18h 16m
€69–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar
11h 14m
€146–253

Manchester to Dortmund by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

€244Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dortmund.

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Distance: 742.7 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall in around 17h 25m.

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