How to Travel from
Gelsenkirchen to Manchester
by Plane, Route or Car
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany → Manchester, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester
Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester
Cheapest
9 h 30 min
Car
916 km.
from $50
Other
4 h 41 min
Train, Plane
667 km.
from $135.82
5 h 9 min
Train, Plane
667 km.
from $136.68
9 h 19 min
668 km.
from $353
18 h 17 min
668 km.
from $187.30
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
667 km.
from $207.55
6 h 58 min
Train, Plane
667 km.
from $159.36
10 h 36 min
666 km.
from $474.03
21 h 18 min
Bus, Train
667 km.
from $140.91
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$318.06
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$699.74
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$267.17
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$610.68
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Jet2.com
Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$229.01
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$114.50
Sindbad
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON,
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.78–$254.45
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.62–$165.39
Eurotunnel
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07
Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$178.12
European Sleeper
Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Flixtrain
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Meadowhall to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$47.07
VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Eurobahn
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Other operators
Irish Ferries
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester is to bus which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 18h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Manchester?
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Manchester, Coach Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Manchester?
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Manchester is 720 km.
How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester without a car?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 19m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .
How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Manchester bus from?
Gelsenkirchen to Manchester bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Manchester train from?
Gelsenkirchen to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 19m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 18h 17m.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Manchester bus arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Manchester bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.
What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Manchester?
Manchester is 1h behind Gelsenkirchen. It is currently 12:28 in Gelsenkirchen and 11:28 in Manchester.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Manchester train arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Manchester?
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