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Liverpool to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Essen takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. 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.

10h 31m
Duration
984 km
Distance
€317
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain 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 / ...
8h 41m
€220–530

Liverpool to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 983.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

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 41m.

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