The average train between Essen and Liverpool takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Liverpool. 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 once daily between Essen and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Essen to Liverpool train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Essen and Liverpool is 710.6 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 24m.