England to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between England and Essen takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from England 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.

6h 49m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €273
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
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7h 7m

€182–426

England to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between England and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from England is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:24 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:51 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Essen Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 7m.

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