London to Essen train
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Fastest train times from London to Essen
Fastest Journey
3 h 1 m
Average
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
494 km
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Overview: Train from London to Essen
 | Distance | 306 miles (494 km) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar |
Trains from London to Essen cover the 306 miles (494 km) long route taking on average 9 h 4 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Eurostar. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Train providers: Eurostar from London to Essen trains
You can travel by train from London to Essen with Eurostar. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Essen train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
London to Essen train information with Eurostar:
- Average Duration: 9 h 4 min
- Eurostar frequency: 2 a day
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Travel Tips: Trains from London to Essen
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Essen, Germany by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from London?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 7/4/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between London and Essen before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Essen to London is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to United Kingdom from Germany?
Reentry to United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Essen?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last checked on 7/4/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to London from Essen here.
When taking a train from London, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. When you arrive in Essen, your train can arrive in train stations including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from London Victoria to Essen Hbf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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