The average train between Ilkley and Essen takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ilkley 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 Ilkley and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Essen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Ilkley to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Ilkley to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Ilkley to Essen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ilkley and Essen is 655.2 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Essen Hbf via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 48m.
