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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bristol is to bus via Dover which costs £45 - £120 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bristol is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Bristol?

The distance between Essen and Bristol is 542 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £140 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Essen to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bristol train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bristol?

The best way to get from Essen to Bristol is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £140 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 16h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £220 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Bristol bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Bristol?

Bristol is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 7:38 AM in Essen and 6:38 AM in Bristol.

Where does the Essen to Bristol train arrive?

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

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

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Essen and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Bristol 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
best
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 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
8h 9m
£147–556
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 Bristol Uni of West England
17h 52m
£46–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk041 / ...
16h 1m
£64–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bristol
7h 45m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUS - BRS
6h 1m
£79–217
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 Bristol
8h 49m
£128–187
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 6m
£90–294
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 6m
£101–364
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
6h 53m
£78–240
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 57m
£118–445

Essen to Bristol by train and subway

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8h 9mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.5 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bristol Temple Meads via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and London Victoria in around 16h 1m.

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