Peterborough to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Essen takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Peterborough 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.

7h 53m
Duration: 796 km
Distance: €301
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

7h 22m

€195–475

Peterborough to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Peterborough and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:43 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:18 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:12 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:10 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:18 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:10 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:18 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 7:18 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
1:09 PM → 8:20 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 6:58 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 8:20 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 6:58 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 8:20 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:10 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 6:58 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 8:20 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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.

Map of how to get from Peterborough to Essen.

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Distance: 795.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 22m.

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