The average train between Derby and Essen takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 3 times a day between Derby and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Essen. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Derby to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Derby to Essen train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Derby and Essen is 600.8 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 42m.
