The average train between Essen and Leeds takes 7h 43m 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.
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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Leeds station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Essen to Leeds train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Leeds train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Essen to Leeds train tickets online with Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essen and Leeds is 633.1 km. The road distance is 971 km.
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 27m.
