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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Essen is to train and bus which costs €100 - €210 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Essen. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Darlington to Essen?

The distance between Darlington and Essen is 808 km.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 10m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Darlington to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Essen bus from?

Darlington to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Essen train from?

Darlington to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Essen?

The best way to get from Darlington to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 10m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Darlington to Essen bus arrive?

Darlington to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Darlington and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Darlington. It is currently 2:42 PM in Darlington and 3:42 PM in Essen.

Where does the Darlington to Essen train arrive?

Darlington to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Darlington to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

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

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 Newcastle, fly
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
5h 4m
€91–308
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 10m
€270–530
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Darlington to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
16h 22m
€205–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus
18h 31m
€104–208
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
6h 3m
€133–401
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 56m
€110–348
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
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
9h 25m
€280–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
20h 28m
€103–194
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Darlington to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 40m

Darlington to Essen by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 808.1 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day.

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