The average train between Manchester and Recklinghausen takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Recklinghausen. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Recklinghausen. 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 Recklinghausen at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Recklinghausen? 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 Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Manchester to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Manchester and Recklinghausen is 670.3 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Recklinghausen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 34m.