The average train between Leeds and Essen Hbf takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Essen Hbf. 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 3 times a day between Leeds and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Leeds to Essen Hbf train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leeds and Essen Hbf is 633.5 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 33m.