The average train between Blackpool and Essen takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Essen. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Essen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Blackpool to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Blackpool to Essen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Eurostar.
The distance between Blackpool and Essen is 727.2 km. The road distance is 1,036 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Essen Hbf via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h.
