How to get from London to Dortmund
- 525 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 03m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€74
Cheapest
13h
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Dortmund: flight, train. The two cities are about 525 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
525 km
London to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Stansted → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m - 2Cologne/Bonn Airport → Dortmund Airporttrain
National Express·1h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, London to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€27Departures from London to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 19:30 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →National ExpressCologne/Bonn Airport-Dortmund AirportBook →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Dortmund centralBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, National Express, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Dortmund works
Start with a Ryanair flight from London to Cologne, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by National Express train on to Dortmund (1h 23m). In total it's roughly €74 over 4h 3m, 1 transfer.
London to Dortmund: common questions
When is the first bus from London to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:30 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Dortmund?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 19:30 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Dortmund leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from London to Dortmund?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Dortmund from London?
About 525 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, National Express, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Dortmund?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair, National Express
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026