The average train between Cambridge and Essen takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cambridge and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Essen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Cambridge to Essen train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Essen train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Essen is 480.8 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 41m.
