The average train between Bristol and Essen takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Essen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Bristol to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bristol and Essen is 665.3 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 43m.
