Leicester to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Dortmund takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 39m
Duration: 865 km
Distance: €343
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 11m

€237–530

Leicester to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 PM → 9:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:18 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 8:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:18 AM → 2:14 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 8:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:19 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 7:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:27 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 8:14 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 10:14 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
3:43 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:12 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 8:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:48 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 8:14 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Dortmund? 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.