Stratford to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stratford and Essen takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 682 km
Distance: €276
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
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6h 56m

€185–431

Stratford to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Stratford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:11 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:47 AM → 6:32 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 9:18 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
2:47 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
4:47 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:31 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 6:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:47 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
2:47 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:44 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:44 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stratford 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.

What companies run services between Stratford, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Stratford International to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 56m.

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