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The average train between Oxford and Essen takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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.

7h 44m
Duration
779 km
Distance
€349
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Oxford to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Oxford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 1:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 47m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar7h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 778.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 2m.

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