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

The cheapest way to get from England to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between England and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between England and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from England to Essen?

The distance between England and Essen is 676 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from England to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Essen bus from?

England to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Essen train from?

England to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Essen?

The best way to get from England to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 47m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 15h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the England to Essen bus arrive?

England to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between England and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 8:59 AM in England and 9:59 AM in Essen.

Where does the England to Essen train arrive?

England to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

England to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from England to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 47m
€112–438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
15h 14m
€45–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 5m
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 13m
€78–264
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h 20m
€122–406
Bus via Antwerp
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Essen central train stationbus 380
16h 12m
€52–184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 13m
€117–167
Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 7m
€78–267
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 32m
€84–296
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 48m
€106–353
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 44m
€77–271
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€65–241

England to Essen by subway and train

53Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Essen Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Essen central train station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 15h 14m.

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