Leicester to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Essen takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

8h 13m
Duration: 831 km
Distance: €337
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

7h 52m

€234–510

Leicester to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:19 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:27 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
1:43 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
3:43 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:12 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.