Stoke-on-Trent to Essen trains

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The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. 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.

9h 34m
Duration: 908 km
Distance: €331
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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8h 33m

€220–517

Stoke-on-Trent to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:10 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
5:53 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 24m • 3 changes
8:53 PM → 3:50 PM
Arrives next day
17h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:59 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
3:10 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
4:10 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:10 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:10 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:10 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:10 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:10 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:10 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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.

Map of how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Essen.

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Distance: 907.6 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Essen, Germany?

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 33m.

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