The average train between Stratford and Essen takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Stratford 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 Stratford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stratford is at 3:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Essen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Stratford to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Stratford to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stratford to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern and Eurostar.
The distance between Stratford and Essen is 485.3 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a train from Stratford International to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 58m.
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