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London to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Gelsenkirchen. 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 50m
Duration
680 km
Distance
€215
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 46m
€152–428

London to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 679.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between London, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 46m.

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