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 €50 - €100 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs €85 - €230.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between England and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from England to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from England to Essen?

The distance between England and Essen is 648 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 which takes 7h 17m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Essen?

The best way to get from England to Essen is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the England to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between England and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 12:20 PM in England and 1:20 PM in Essen.

Where does the England to Essen train arrive?

England to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2787+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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There are 12 ways to get from England to Essen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, subway, or car ferry

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Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 11m
€86–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
13h 24m
€52–95
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
7h 17m
€127–254
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 6m
€215–259
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 32m
€92–307
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 23m
€92–212
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 43m
€89–225
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 31m
€97–257
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 58m
€78–294
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 49m
€146–489
Train via London St Pancras Intl (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 17m
€187–354
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 13m
€107–203

England to Essen by bus and train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Essen Hbf via St Pancras International Station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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