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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Alnwick is to bus via Dover which costs £45 - £130 and takes 23h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Alnwick is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Alnwick station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bus Station via Duisburg central train station, London Victoria, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Alnwick?

The distance between Essen and Alnwick is 508 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Essen to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Alnwick bus from?

Essen to Alnwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Train or bus from Essen to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Essen to Alnwick is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs £190 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 22h 12m.

Where does the Essen to Alnwick bus arrive?

Essen to Alnwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Alnwick?

Alnwick is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 7:17 PM in Essen and 6:17 PM in Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Essen to Alnwick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Alnwick by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Newcastle (NCL)DUS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
6h 38m
£89–299
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Retail Park591 / ...
23h 27m
£47–130
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Alnmouth
11h 25m
£191–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London VictoriaN1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson StreetUkn10 / ...
22h 12m
£67–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Alnwick
10h 53m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Newcastle (NCL)CGN - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
7h 19m
£71–290
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
8h 44m
£93–346
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Alnwick
11h 54m
£174–258

Essen to Alnwick by train and bus

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11h 25mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Playhouse via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, Alnmouth, and Curly Lane in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bus Station via Duisburg central train station, London Victoria, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q, and Bus Station in around 22h 12m.

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