Essen to Westminster Trains

Essen to Westminster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Westminster takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Westminster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration: 414 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil

6h 30m

£155–360

Essen to Westminster train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Westminster. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Westminster at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:09 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
4:24 PM → 9:57 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:09 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 20m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 11:57 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 3:57 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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