Düsseldorf to London by train

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Overview: trains from Düsseldorf to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Düsseldorf to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:21 View journey
Last train 22:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 481
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £67.78 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 44m
Train operators 28

Düsseldorf to London by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Düsseldorf to London? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 481 kilometres.

Train cost between Düsseldorf and London: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £67.78, then go to £228, if booked a month in advance, and £178, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Düsseldorf and London

If you are taking the train from Düsseldorf to London, you will have 38 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:21. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:26. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:21, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:21.

Düsseldorf to London distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 481 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Düsseldorf and London

Tickets for travel between Düsseldorf and London can be booked 11 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Düsseldorf to London travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: London.

FAQs about the train journey from Düsseldorf to London

Want to know more about your journey from Düsseldorf to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Düsseldorf and London is 481 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.