United Kingdom to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between United Kingdom and Essen takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from United Kingdom 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.

6h 47m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €263
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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6h 40m

€182–421

United Kingdom to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between United Kingdom and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from United Kingdom is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
4:51 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
5:52 PM → 12:50 AM
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5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:54 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:47 AM → 2:50 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:51 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Essen Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 40m.

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