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Cheap train tickets from London to Essen

Showing times and prices for Apr 01

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586

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586

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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09:01AMLondon St Pancras International6h41 04:42PMEssen Central Station
2 transfers
5861One-way

Train schedule from London to Essen

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09:01AMLondon St Pancras International6h41 04:42PMEssen Central Station
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from London to Essen

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Fastest Journey

6 h 41 m

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6 h 41 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

494 km

It's difficult to get from London to Essen without transferring at least 2 times.

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09:01AMLondon St Pancras International6h41 04:42PMEssen Central Station
2 transfers
5861One-way

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Overview: Train from London to Essen

distanceDistance306 miles (494 km)
priceAverage train ticket price$582 (€503)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesEurostar or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from London to Essen cover the 306 miles (494 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 30 min with our travel partners like Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $576 (€498), but the average price of train tickets is $582 (€503). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train companies: Eurostar from London to Essen trains

Find the best trains to Essen from London with Omio's travel partners Eurostar from $576 (€498). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Eurostar

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 London and Essen in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to Essen from 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 London to Essen with Eurostar:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 30 min
  • Eurostar frequency: 2 a day



Deutsche Bahn trains from London to Essen

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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 London to Essen. 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 London to Essen and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.


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Travel Tips: Trains from London to Essen

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Essen 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 London to Essen.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Essen can start from as little as $576 (€498) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Essen is $582 (€503); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Essen train travel time is 11 h 30 min  for the 306 mile (494 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London to Essen leaves at 1: 01 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
The last train from London to Essen leaves at 6: 01 PM.
There are 2 trains a day from London to Essen which require at least one change with Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Essen. Take the fast train with Eurostar from London to Essen.
The high-speed Eurostar train from London to Essen takes around 11 h 30 min.
When taking a train from London to Essen, you can count on Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Essen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 01 PM.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your journey from including London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. When arriving in Essen, you can end your trip in train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Essen by train is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Essen from London including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Essen
London Victoria is the most popular London 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 London for your trip to Essen.
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Public transit options for London Victoria
Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
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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Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00
Public transit options for London Euston
Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
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.
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Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36
Public transit options for London Kings Cross
Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus 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
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Public transit options for London Paddington
Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus 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.
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Public transit options for London St Pancras International
Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
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Public transit options for London Waterloo
Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: 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).
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Public transit options for London Liverpool Street
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
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Public transit options for London Bridge
Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location 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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Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123
Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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Public transit options for London Marylebone
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.
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Public transit options for London Charing Cross
Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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