Essen to London train
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Fastest train times from Essen to London
Fastest Journey
2 h 52 m
Average
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
494 km
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Overview: Train from Essen to London
 | Distance | 306 miles (494 km) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar |
Trains from Essen to London cover the 306 miles (494 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 51 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in London Victoria.
Train companies: Eurostar from Essen to London trains
Find the best route to London from Essen with Eurostar. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel between Essen and London in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from Essen to London, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
Train information from Essen to London with Eurostar:
- Average Duration: 11 h 51 min
- Eurostar frequency: 1 a day
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Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to London
Travel between Essen, Germany and London, United Kingdom by train is: Fully open.
Can I enter United Kingdom from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Essen?
Conditions of entry:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
All travelers in United Kingdom must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 6/22/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Essen to London as this information can change.
Return travel from United Kingdom to Germany is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Essen from London?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from London?
Requirements for reentering:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 6/22/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Essen from London.
When taking a train from Essen, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When you arrive in London, your train can arrive in train stations including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Essen Hbf to London Victoria.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Essen Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in London most often arrive at London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from this train station to the city center.
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