The average train between York and Essen takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between York and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Essen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Essen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your York to Essen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between York and Essen is 611.7 km. The road distance is 975 km.
You can take a train from York to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 56m.
