Derby to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Essen takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. 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.

8h 58m
Duration: 878 km
Distance: €356
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 26m

€250–522

Derby to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:08 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
5:34 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:47 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:54 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
12:26 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
3:07 PM → 11:50 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:39 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 1:50 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.