The average train between Leeds and Gelsenkirchen takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen. 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 Leeds and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Leeds to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leeds and Gelsenkirchen is 635.8 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h.