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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Exeter is to bus via Dover which costs £60 - £110 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Exeter is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs £130 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Duisburg central train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Exeter?

The distance between Essen and Exeter is 584 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £180 - £550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Exeter?

The best way to get from Essen to Exeter is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £180 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 18h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £420 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Essen to Exeter bus arrive?

Essen to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 2:03 PM in Essen and 1:03 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Essen to Exeter train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids
9h 8m
£183–527
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London VictoriaN1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
18h 42m
£60–156
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
8h 40m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT)DUS - EXT
6h 21m
£131–412
Bus via Dover
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 Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
19h 39m
£61–107
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 Exeter
9h 44m
£145–209
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 Exeter St Davids
6h 52m
£129–395
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 Exeter St Davids
7h 27m
£117–375
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)AMS - EXT
7h 28m
£146–449

Essen to Exeter by train and subway

15Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

£183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bampfylde Street via Duisburg central train station and London Victoria in around 18h 42m.

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