The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to London
Cheapest price
£301
Average price
£327
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to London will cost around £327 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £301.
Of the 4 trains that leave Dortmund for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 525 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:568h01Dortmund16:57London£3011One-way0 changes
7:597h58Dortmund15:57London£3051One-way0 changes
6:597h58Dortmund14:57London£3511One-way0 changes
9:568h01Dortmund17:57London£3521One-way0 changes
7:597h58Dortmund15:57London£3051One-way0 changes
6:597h58Dortmund14:57London£3511One-way0 changes
9:568h01Dortmund17:57London£3521One-way0 changes
8:568h01Dortmund16:57London£3011One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Dortmund to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £161.
Distance: 525 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£299 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dortmund to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to London trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 Dortmund | 7h42 | 10:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:15 Dortmund | 7h42 | 11:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:15 Dortmund | 7h42 | 12:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 Dortmund | 7h42 | 13:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Dortmund to London by coach, train or flight
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Why book with Omio vs Eurostar?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurostar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to find the best option for your trip from Dortmund to London.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Dortmund to London.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to London
Trains from Dortmund to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £161 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 525 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £161 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Dortmund to London trainsEurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Dortmund and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dortmund to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and London
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Subway
- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Westermanns Deli
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Ringhotel Drees
- La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen
- Hotel Neuhaus
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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