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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 18h 32m.

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 26m and costs £130 - £320.

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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Exeter?

The distance between Essen and Exeter is 597 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 8h 44m and costs £260 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 Essen 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 8h 44m and costs £260 - £490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £320 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 18h 32m.

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 5:08 PM in Essen and 4:08 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?

Book your Essen to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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 8h 44m.

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Exeter by train (Eurostar), 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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 44m
£265–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
18h 32m
£54–143
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 train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
17h 48m
£119–278
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
8h 43m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUS - EXT
6h 26m
£130–313
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 Exetercar
9h 52m
£113–207
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
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 Exeter (EXT)plane AMS - EXT
6h 57m
£142–385
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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 54m
£148–374
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 42m
£155–316
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 6m
£109–315

Essen to Exeter by train and subway

12Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.4 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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 8h 44m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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