The average train between Copenhagen and Manchester takes 25h 39m and the fastest train takes 19h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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 twice daily between Copenhagen and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 25h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Manchester station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
Copenhagen to Manchester train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Copenhagen to Manchester train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Copenhagen to Manchester train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Copenhagen and Manchester is 982.6 km. The road distance is 1,822 km.
You can take a train from København H to Manchester Piccadilly via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 17h 34m.