The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 3 times a day between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Essen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Essen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen is 649.1 km. The road distance is 908 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 49m.
