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 - £120 and takes 19h 43m.

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 29m and costs £120 - £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 DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

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 3m and costs £180 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse 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 3m and costs £180 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £420 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Essen to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 8:08 AM in Essen and 7:08 AM 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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Essen to Exeter - 10 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 3m.

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Exeter by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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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 3m
£184–517
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 Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
19h 43m
£64–112
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 Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
18h 13m
£71–132
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 29m
£122–413
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
£144–209
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 51m
£129–385
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)AMS - EXT
7h 2m
£146–409
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 36m
£106–365
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 56m
£80–299

Essen to Exeter by train and subway

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9h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 581 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bampfylde Street via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and London Victoria in around 18h 13m.

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