The average train between Hamburg and Manchester takes 17h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 34m. 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 station and arriving at Manchester station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
Hamburg to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Hamburg to Manchester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hamburg and Manchester is 807.7 km. The road distance is 1,321 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 18m.