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The average train between Southampton and Essen takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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.

8h 54m
Duration
804 km
Distance
€300
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 45m
€212–473

Southampton to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express15h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 50m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 57m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express8h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 25m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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: 804.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 45m.

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