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Trip Overview

The average train between Orpington and Gelsenkirchen takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Orpington 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.

7h 35m
Duration
704 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Orpington to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Orpington and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 25m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 25m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 25m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 25m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 44m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarEurostarNational Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarEurostarNational Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 43m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 703.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Orpington to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 7h 32m.

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