The average train between Leeds and Essen takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeds is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Essen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Leeds to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Leeds to Essen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Eurostar.
The distance between Leeds and Essen is 633.1 km. The road distance is 971 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 2m.
