The average train between Glasgow and Essen takes 16h 6m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. 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 5:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 6m. 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 station and arriving at Essen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
Glasgow to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Glasgow to Essen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Glasgow and Essen is 888.1 km. The road distance is 1,315 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 11h 11m.
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