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Trip Overview

The average train between England and Essen takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from England 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 47m
Duration
677 km
Distance
€259
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

England to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between England and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from England is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 38m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 38m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 38m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from England 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.

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  • Distance: 676.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Essen Hbf via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 26m.

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