The average train between Munich Airport (MUC) and Manchester takes 18h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester. 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 3 times a day between Munich Airport (MUC) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich Airport (MUC) is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester? 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 Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Munich Airport (MUC) station and arriving at Manchester station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Munich Airport (MUC) to Manchester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Munich Airport (MUC) and Manchester is 1,133.5 km. The road distance is 1,505 km.
You can take a train from Flughafen München to Manchester Piccadilly via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 37m.