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Trip Overview

The train between Gelsenkirchen and London takes 5h 53m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.

5h 53m
Duration
422 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to London train times

Trains run once a week between Gelsenkirchen and London. The service departs Gelsenkirchen at 5:04 AM in the morning, which arrives into London at 09:57:00. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarEurostar5h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 422.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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 3m.

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