The average train between Leeds and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 4 times a day between Leeds and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Leeds to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Leeds to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Gelsenkirchen is 635.8 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 19m.
