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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£245
Average price
£272
Fastest journey
6 h 36 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dortmund will cost around £272 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £245.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Dortmund every day 3 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 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 40 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.
15:046h36London21:40Dortmund£2451One-way0 changes- 12:017h40London19:41Dortmund£2721One-way0 changes
- 14:046h36London20:40Dortmund£2991One-way0 changes
- 15:046h36London21:40Dortmund£2451One-way0 changes
- 14:046h36London20:40Dortmund£2991One-way0 changes
- 12:017h40London19:41Dortmund£2721One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. 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 £39, and a train costs an average of £168.
Distance: 525 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£303 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Dortmund trains for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:01 London | 7h40 | 19:41 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:04 London | 6h36 | 20:40 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:04 London | 6h36 | 21:40 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Dortmund by coach, train or flight
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurostar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from London to Dortmund.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio, Trainline or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from London to Dortmund.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Dortmund.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Dortmund
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Germany
Trains from London to Dortmund run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £168 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 525 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £168 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from London to Dortmund trainsEurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between London and Dortmund from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Trains from London to Dortmund
It is possible to travel by train from London to Dortmund by changing at Brussels and Cologne. Passengers must take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Midi, to change onto a Deutsche Bahn service for Cologne Hauptbahnhof. On weekdays there are usually at least three services daily from London St Pancras. The first leaves London at 6:13 a.m. and arrives into Dortmund at 2:14 p.m. The last leaves at 3:04 p.m. and arrives at 10:14 p.m. At weekends, there are usually two trains, one leaving in the early morning and one in the late morning. Total journey time is between six and seven hours.
FAQs: London to Dortmund train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dortmund 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 Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Dortmund
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Westermanns Deli
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Ringhotel Drees
- La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen
- Hotel Neuhaus
- Cityhotel Dortmund
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Subway
- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
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