What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €210 and takes 20h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Essen station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Essen central train station via Manchester Central Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Essen. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Essen Hbf via Preston, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Blackpool to Essen?

The distance between Blackpool and Essen is 787 km.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs €270 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Blackpool to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Essen bus from?

Blackpool to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Essen train from?

Blackpool to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Essen?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Essen is to train which takes 10h and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 20h 44m.

Where does the Blackpool to Essen bus arrive?

Blackpool to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 4:47 PM in Blackpool and 5:47 PM in Essen.

Where does the Blackpool to Essen train arrive?

Blackpool to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Blackpool to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool to Essen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 44m
€104–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 10m
€79–294
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
10h
€272–534
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
18h 30m
€162–268
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
10h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 25m
€113–301
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 10m
€104–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus
20h 44m
€91–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
11h 13m
€154–262

Blackpool to Essen by train and foot

14Weekly Services

10hAverage Duration

€272Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Essen.

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Distance: 787.2 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Essen Hbf via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Essen central train station via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 20h 44m.

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