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The average train between Essen and Leeds takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Leeds. 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 44m
Duration
603 mi
Distance
£344
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Leeds train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Leeds at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 53m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Leeds? 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 Leeds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 603.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leeds via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 31m.

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