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United Kingdom to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between United Kingdom and Essen takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from United Kingdom 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.

7h 51m
Duration
677 km
Distance
€252
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  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 Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
6h 27m
€167–441

United Kingdom to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between United Kingdom and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from United Kingdom is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 676.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Essen Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 27m.

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