Newcastle upon Tyne to Essen Trains

Newcastle upon Tyne to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Essen takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

11h 21m
Duration: 1,103 km
Distance: €400
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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9h 6m

€288–572

Newcastle upon Tyne to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:27 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 24m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
16h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 11:21 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 51m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 6m.

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