The average train between Nottingham and Essen takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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 every 4 hours 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 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Nottingham to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Nottingham to Essen train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Essen is 580.2 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 18m.