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The average train between Exeter and Essen takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 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.

8h 1m
Duration
955 km
Distance
€394
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Exeter to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Exeter and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Exeter is at 2:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 58m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar8h 9m • 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: 8h 1m

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 8m.

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