Cambridge to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Essen takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

7h 59m
Duration: 762 km
Distance: €315
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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7h 40m

€213–488

Cambridge to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:23 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:33 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 40m.

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