Bristol to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Essen takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 2m
Duration: 867 km
Distance: €344
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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 41m

€242–542

Bristol to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 41m.

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