Birmingham to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Essen Hbf takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration: 855 km
Distance: €316
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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7h 52m

€221–524

Birmingham to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:21 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
4:21 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
12h 1m • 3 changes
5:47 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:21 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 9:18 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

9:21 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 9:18 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:21 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 9:18 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 1m • 3 changes
5:47 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:21 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 9:18 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
1:21 PM → 11:21 PM
9h • 3 changes
3:21 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:21 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:21 AM → 9:18 PM
8h 57m • 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 Saturday, October 31, 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 Hbf? 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 Hbf, 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 7h 52m.

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