The average train between York and Essen takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Essen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Essen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your York to Essen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Eurostar.
The distance between York and Essen is 611.7 km. The road distance is 975 km.
You can take a train from York to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 42m.
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