The average train between Swindon and Essen takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 twice daily between Swindon and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Essen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Swindon to Essen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Swindon and Essen is 608.3 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 59m.
