The average train between London and Essen takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 3 times a day between London and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Anvers-Central station via Anvers-Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
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The distance between London and Essen is 318.3 km.
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160–270 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
