Liverpool to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Essen takes 11h 3m 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.

11h 3m
Duration: 983 km
Distance: €364
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

9h 20m

€259–546

Liverpool to Essen train times

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 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:08 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:07 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 14m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
16h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:07 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 11:21 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
2:08 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:07 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
2:08 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:04 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 6:50 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:43 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 7m • 3 changes
12:04 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
2:08 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 43m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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 Koeln Hbf in around 9h 20m.

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