The average train between Liverpool and Essen takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 5 times a day between Liverpool and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Essen. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Essen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
Liverpool to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Liverpool to Essen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Essen is 710.6 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 44m.