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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Derby is to bus which costs £40 - £55 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Derby is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Derby. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Derby via Brussel Eurolines Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Derby. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Derby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Derby?

The distance between Essen and Derby is 549 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Derby without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £230 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Essen to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Derby?

The best way to get from Essen to Derby is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £230 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £55 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Essen to Derby bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Derby?

Derby is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 2:17 AM in Essen and 1:17 AM in Derby.

Where does the Essen to Derby train arrive?

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

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Derby 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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 53m
£234–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Derbybus Michalovce
14h 27m
£41–54
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Derbycar
8h 5m
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 New Street to Derbytrain
5h 17m
£91–225
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 Derbycar
9h 11m
£109–182
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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 14m
£103–238
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 London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 53m
£138–308
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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 46m
£81–244
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 29m
£79–246

Essen to Derby by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.9 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Derby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Derby via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Eurolines Busstation in around 14h 27m.

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