Essen to London train

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Thalys
05:38AMEssen Hbf4h22 10:00AMLondon St Pancras Intl
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07:38AMEssen Hbf6h19 01:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
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03:42PMEssen Hbf6h15 09:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
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Train schedule from Essen to London

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Thalys
05:38AMEssen Hbf4h22 10:00AMLondon St Pancras Intl
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Thalys
07:38AMEssen Hbf6h19 01:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
1 transfer
Thalys
03:42PMEssen Hbf6h15 09:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Essen to London

Showing times and prices for Mar 29

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.

Thalys
05:38AMEssen Hbf4h22 10:00AMLondon St Pancras Intl
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Thalys
03:42PMEssen Hbf6h15 09:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
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07:38AMEssen Hbf6h19 01:57PMLondon St Pancras Intl
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Overview: Train from Essen to London

distanceDistance306 miles (494 km)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche 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.

Train providers: Thalys from Essen to London trains

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

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:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 36 min
  • Thalys frequency: 2 a day



Deutsche Bahn trains from Essen to London

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Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Essen to London. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Essen to London and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.


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Travel Tips: Trains from Essen to London

Travel Tips: Travel by train to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to London.
FAQs
On average the Essen to London train travel time is 5 h 36 min  for the 306 mile (494 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Essen to London leaves at 5: 38 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
The last train from Essen to London leaves at 3: 42 PM.
There are 2 trains a day from Essen to London which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn with connection or Thalys. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with Thalys from Essen to London.
When taking a train from Essen to London, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection or Thalys for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Essen and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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.

The cheapest month for a train from Essen to London is October.
However, you have options as you can travel from Essen to London 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Essen Hbf is the most popular Essen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Essen for your trip to London.
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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
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