Nottingham to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and Essen takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 30m
Duration: 875 km
Distance: €355
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 33m

€249–520

Nottingham to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nottingham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:50 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 3 changes
9:25 PM → 3:50 PM
Arrives next day
17h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:21 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
3:06 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.