The average train between Liverpool and Essen takes 8h 45m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Liverpool and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 1:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 8h 45m.
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.
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The distance between Liverpool and Essen is 710.6 km. The road distance is 983 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 21m.
