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 10h 47m 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.

10h 47m
Duration: 1,103 km
Distance: €399
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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9h 31m

€288–572

Newcastle upon Tyne to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:27 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes
8:58 PM → 1:50 PM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
9:27 AM → 7:50 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:50 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 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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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 31m.

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