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Leicester to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Essen takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 24m
Duration
832 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 9m
€219–465

Leicester to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 831.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leicester to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 9m.

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