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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 17h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bournemouth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Bournemouth?

The distance between Essen and Bournemouth is 531 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £180 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Essen to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bournemouth bus from?

Essen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bournemouth train from?

Essen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Essen to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £180 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Essen to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Essen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 4:52 AM in Essen and 3:52 AM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Essen to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

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

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

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Essen to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Bournemouth by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
8h 37m
£182–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
17h 53m
£44–111
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
17h 22m
£78–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
7h 29m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 36m
£124–342
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
8h 57m
£186–418
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bournemouthcar
8h 38m
£124–183
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 29m
£78–224
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 6m
£95–273
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 47m
£98–330

Essen to Bournemouth by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

£186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528.4 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bournemouth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Euston Bus Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bournemouth Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and London Victoria in around 17h 22m.

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