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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Essen takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

6h 22m
Duration
673 km
Distance
€249
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 34m
€180–384

London to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 673.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Essen Hbf via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 34m.

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