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The average train between Leicester and Essen takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London St Pancras Intl station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Leicester to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leicester and Essen is 571.9 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 4m.
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