The average train between Bournemouth and Essen takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Essen station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Bournemouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Essen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bournemouth to Essen train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Essen is 626 km. The road distance is 850 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Essen Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 47m.