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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Gelsenkirchen takes 18h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.

18h 43m
Duration
1,383 km
Distance
€496
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Glasgow to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Glasgow and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 18h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 56m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH19h 22m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH19h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH19h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH23h 7m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,383 km
  • Duration: 18h 43m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 11h 29m.

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