How to travel from London to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 2,330 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 2,330, while a flight costs an average of Kč 10,511.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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Kč 10,511

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Compare ways to travel from London to Dortmund

Compare the available ways to get from London to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of Kč 2,330.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dortmund:

A bus is Kč 4,730 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dortmund costing on average Kč 7,059.

A bus is Kč 8,182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dortmund costing on average Kč 10,511.

The fastest way to travel from London to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 14h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 5m sooner (2h 56m by flight vs 8h 1m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 10,511 compared to roughly Kč 945 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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How to get from London to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • FlixBusFlixBus
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Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 6143
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Other options

  • Eurostar9132 · 9459
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9140 · 9471
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9140 · 9471
    1 transfer
  • Sindbad0
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA900+Deutsche BahnICE 200
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 2816
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA900+Deutsche BahnICE 916
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of Kč 2,330.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dortmund:

A bus is Kč 4,730 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dortmund costing on average Kč 7,059.

A bus is Kč 8,182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dortmund costing on average Kč 10,511.

The fastest way to travel from London to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 14h 27m.

The distance from London to Dortmund is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dortmund is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Malta Air, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Eurowings, British Airways, Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings, Wizz Air.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Palma. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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