The average train between Essen and London takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and London. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into London at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to London. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at London station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Essen to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.
Book your Essen to London train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and London is 494.2 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to London St. Pancras Int. via Brussel-Zuid in around 5h 55m.
