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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Essen takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

9h 54m
Duration
968 km
Distance
€343
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 51m
€252–513

Manchester to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 968 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 51m.

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