The average train between London and Dortmund takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between London and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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.
No, there is no direct train from London to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Dortmund station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
London to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your London to Dortmund train tickets online with Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between London and Dortmund is 525.2 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 6h 8m.