Birmingham to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Essen takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration: 855 km
Distance: €340
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 16m

€231–539

Birmingham to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:56 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
11:26 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
3:21 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:21 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:21 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 16m.

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