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Trip Overview

The average train between Stratford and Essen takes 7h 42m 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 42m
Duration
683 km
Distance
€262
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
6h 12m
€180–406

Stratford to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Stratford and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express13h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 31m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 45m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 31m • 3 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 682.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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 Köln Hbf in around 6h 12m.

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