The average train between Manchester and Heerlen takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Heerlen. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Heerlen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Manchester to Heerlen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Heerlen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Heerlen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Heerlen is 629.9 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Heerlen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 37m.