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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Chester is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £220 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Chester is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 20m and costs £120 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Chester?

The distance between Essen and Chester is 600 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Chester without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Essen to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Chester bus from?

Essen to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Chester train from?

Essen to Chester train services, operated by THI Factory, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Chester?

The best way to get from Essen to Chester is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Chester bus arrive?

Essen to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 9:56 AM in Essen and 8:56 AM in Chester.

Where does the Essen to Chester train arrive?

Essen to Chester train services, operated by THI Factory, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Essen to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Chester by train, bus, 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 London Euston to Chestertrain
9h 14m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
10h 20m
£123–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
16h 30m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
9h 14m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 2m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
20h 25m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 34m
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 Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 53m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 7m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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2h 56mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Chester.

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Distance: 596.8 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Chester Bus Interchange via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 16h 30m.

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