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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Liverpool is to bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 19h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Liverpool is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Liverpool?

The distance between Essen and Liverpool is 615 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £250 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Essen to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Essen to Liverpool is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £250 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 19h 12m.

Where does the Essen to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Liverpool?

Liverpool is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 10:52 AM in Essen and 9:52 AM in Liverpool.

Where does the Essen to Liverpool train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Essen to Liverpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Liverpool 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 Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 58m
£253–444
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
6h 3m
£50–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
17h 5m
£144–236
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Liverpoolcar
9h 25m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 30m
£71–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
19h 12m
£60–160
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 Liverpoolcar
10h 31m
£128–227
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 29m
£100–271
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
7h 41m
£64–249

Essen to Liverpool by train and foot

12Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

£253Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Liverpool.

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Distance: 611.1 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via London Victoria in around 19h 12m.

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