The average train between Southampton and Essen takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.
Trains run twice daily between Southampton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Southampton is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Essen station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Southampton to Essen train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Southampton and Essen is 589.6 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 32m.
