The average train between Essen and London takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to London. 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 London. 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 London at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to London. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at London station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Essen to London train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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The distance between Essen and London is 494.2 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h.
