The average train between Manchester and Essen Hbf takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Essen Hbf. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Manchester to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Manchester and Essen Hbf is 665.5 km. The road distance is 968 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 24m.
