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 £70 - £150 and takes 19h 23m.

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 25m and costs £130 - £380.

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 19h 23m.

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 50m and costs £220 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 8h 50m and costs £220 - £450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £130 - £380 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 19h 23m.

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 12:10 AM in Essen and 11:10 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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Essen to Exeter - 8 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 50m.

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Exeter by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 50m
£226–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
19h 23m
£72–149
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
17h 55m
£110–275
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 to Exeter
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUS - EXT
6h 25m
£131–371
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
£144–208
Fly 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 49m
£153–402
Fly 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 40m
£142–462

Essen to Exeter by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.5 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, KLM, Eurowings, and Loganair fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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