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Glasgow to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Essen takes 13h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 22m
Duration
1,315 km
Distance
€418
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
10h 58m
€296–696

Glasgow to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,315 km
  • Duration: 13h 22m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 58m.

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