The average train between Bochum and Manchester takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Manchester. 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 every 4 hours between Bochum and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Manchester station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Bochum to Manchester train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Manchester train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bochum to Manchester train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Manchester is 677.1 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 45m.