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London to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Essen takes 4h 6m 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.

4h 6m
Duration
446 km
Distance
€159
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train (Eurostar)

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain train Eil
3h 40m
€134–229

London to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between London and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 445.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between London, England and Essen, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–220 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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