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Scotland to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Essen takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.

12h 31m
Duration
1,315 km
Distance
€425
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
11h 24m
€298–632

Scotland to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Scotland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,314.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Scotland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 24m.

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