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The average train between Oxford and Essen takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 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.

6h 45m
Duration
779 km
Distance
€329
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Oxford to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Oxford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oxford is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostar6h 48m • 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.

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  • Distance: 778.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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 7h 49m.

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