The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. 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 twice daily 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 5:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 3m. 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 Hbf station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen is 649.1 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 Koeln Hbf in around 8h 6m.