The average train between Hull and Essen takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Hull 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 Hull and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 11:51 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Essen station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Hull to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Essen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hull to Essen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Eurostar.
The distance between Hull and Essen is 557.3 km. The road distance is 988 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Essen Hbf via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 32m.