The average train between Glasgow and Gelsenkirchen takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen. 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 3 times a day between Glasgow and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Gelsenkirchen is 889.5 km. The road distance is 1,322 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 57m.
