Liverpool to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Essen takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

10h 38m
Duration: 983 km
Distance: €364
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
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 / ...

9h 20m

€259–546

Liverpool to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Liverpool and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:08 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
15h 10m • 3 changes
7:43 PM → 3:50 PM
Arrives next day
19h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:43 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
2:08 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 20m.

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