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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and London takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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.

6h 40m
Duration
422 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
7h 4m

Gelsenkirchen to London train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and London. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into London at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 422.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and London, England?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 4m.

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