The average train between Glasgow and Essen takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Glasgow and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 9:37 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London Euston station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Glasgow to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Essen is 888.1 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 42m.