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Northampton to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Northampton and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Northampton 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.

9h 41m
Duration
786 km
Distance
€287
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 18m
€199–445

Northampton to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Northampton and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarNational Express7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 22m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH7h 19m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 45m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH7h 41m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 33m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH14h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 33m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 33m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 8m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 786.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 18m.

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