The average train between Birmingham and Essen takes 11h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Essen. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Essen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Birmingham to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Birmingham to Essen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Birmingham and Essen is 620.7 km. The road distance is 855 km.
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 7h 52m.
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