The average train between Leicester and Essen takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Leicester and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:43 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leicester is at 3:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Leicester to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leicester and Essen is 571.9 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 55m.
