The average train between Hamburg and Manchester takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 34m • 3 changes


11h 8m • 3 changes


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11h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Hamburg to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Manchester is 807.7 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 37m.