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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cambridge is to bus and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cambridge is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Parkside via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cambridge via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Cambridge?

The distance between Essen and Cambridge is 477 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Essen to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Cambridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Essen to Cambridge is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 6:54 AM in Essen and 5:54 AM in Cambridge.

Where does the Essen to Cambridge train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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Essen to Cambridge - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Cambridge by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 9m
£156–330
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
5h 18m
£52–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
15h 51m
£67–141
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
6h 39m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 54m
£84–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parksidebus 491
17h 5m
£74–147
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 Cambridgecar
7h 45m
£113–163
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 31m
£101–307
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
7h 1m
£65–236
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
7h 11m
£52–236
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 47m
£121–382

Essen to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 473.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cambridge via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Parkside via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and London Victoria in around 17h 5m.

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