The average train between Swansea and Essen takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 Swansea and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 1:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Essen. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Essen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Swansea to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Swansea to Essen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Swansea and Essen is 757.2 km. The road distance is 983 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 55m.
