Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 22 m
Average
5 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
494 km
It's difficult to get from Essen to London without transferring at least once.
Distance | 306 miles (494 km) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Thalys |
Trains from Essen to London cover the 306 miles (494 km) long route taking on average 5 h 36 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Thalys. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in London Victoria.
Thalys will get you to London from Essen at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to London from Essen with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Train information from Essen to London with Thalys:
When departing from Essen, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Victoria, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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