The average train between Manchester and Dortmund takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Manchester to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Manchester and Dortmund is 691.6 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 26m.