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The average train between Exeter and Essen takes 9h and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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
Duration
955 km
Distance
€414
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Exeter to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Exeter and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 12:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar9h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 59m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

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  • Distance: 955 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 21m.

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