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Trip Overview

The average train between Ilkley and Essen takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 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.

9h 37m
Duration
996 km
Distance
€407
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ilkley to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Ilkley and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarEurostar9h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 996.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Essen, Germany?

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 57m.

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