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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Essen Hbf takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration
673 km
Distance
€255
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 35m
€179–367

London to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 673.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 35m.

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