The average train between Nottingham and Essen takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 5 times a day between Nottingham and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London St Pancras Intl station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Nottingham to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Nottingham and Essen is 580.2 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 6m.