The average train between Essen and Manchester takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen to Manchester. 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 6 times a week between Essen and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Manchester at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Essen to Manchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Essen and Manchester is 665.2 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 19m.