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How to get fromEngland to Dortmundby plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from England to Dortmund by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    4h 25m
    €91–275

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane LTN - DTM
    5h 25m
    €57–181

  3. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    7h 25m
    €185–446

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    12h 52m
    €67–99

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar car
    6h 30m
    €230–278

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MAN - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    4h 43m
    €102–255

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    4h 56m
    €98–340

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane MAN - CGN
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    5h 40m
    €60–294

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    6h 4m
    €73–349

  10. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train Thalys
    7h 45m
    €262–455

  11. Bus via Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    14h 23m
    €57–98

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar car
    7h 37m
    €123–233

England to Dortmund by subway, foot, and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Dortmund Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse once daily. Tickets cost €65–90 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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