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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Manchester takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

7h 47m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
7h 11m
£203–387

Cologne to Manchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 40m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 550.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 11m.

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