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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Aberdeen takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 57m
Duration
936 mi
Distance
£472
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Aberdeen train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country14h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 23m • 3 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail13h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 936.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 20m.

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