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The average train between London Victoria and Essen takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from London Victoria 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.

6h 53m
Duration
679 km
Distance
€260
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
6h 29m
€178–402

London Victoria to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London Victoria and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Victoria is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express13h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 2m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express5h 59m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London Victoria 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.

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  • Distance: 679.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from London Victoria to Essen Hbf via Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 29m.

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