What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Manchester and Recklinghausen is 732 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Recklinghausen without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €260 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Recklinghausen bus from?

Manchester to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Recklinghausen train from?

Manchester to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €260 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen central train station, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Recklinghausen bus arrive?

Manchester to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Recklinghausen?

Recklinghausen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:59 PM in Manchester and 11:59 PM in Recklinghausen.

Where does the Manchester to Recklinghausen train arrive?

Manchester to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Recklinghausen?

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Where can I stay near Recklinghausen?

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Manchester to Recklinghausen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Recklinghausen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
4h 47m
€95–231
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
6h 31m
€59–314
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re2
9h 31m
€263–473
Bus via Essen central train station
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
18h 32m
€73–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Recklinghausencar
9h 50m
€276–343
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 14m
€123–300
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 57m
€86–346
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
9h 38m
€229–538
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
19h 44m
€113–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Recklinghausencar
10h 57m
€163–275

Manchester to Recklinghausen by train and foot

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9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 731.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Recklinghausen, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Recklinghausen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Duisburg Hbf in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Recklinghausen Hbf via London Victoria, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 18h 32m.

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