The average train between Stratford and Essen takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. 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 every 4 hours between Stratford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 29m. 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 8h 29m.
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, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stratford and Essen is 485.3 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Stratford International to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 20m.