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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to London is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to London is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to London. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at London Victoria via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and London?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to London. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to London?

The distance between Essen and London is 421 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £110 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Essen to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to London?

The best way to get from Essen to London is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £110 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 13h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Essen to London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and London?

London is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 12:37 AM in Essen and 11:37 PM in London.

Where does the Essen to London train arrive?

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

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

Book your Essen to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to London bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

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Essen to London - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to London 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5h 58m
£118–433
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London VictoriaN1328
13h 25m
£34–56
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to London
6h 6m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
4h 10m
£74–244
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5h 58m
£118–433
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to DoverN1328
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
14h 12m
£42–95
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 London
7h 9m
£102–145
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
4h 53m
£91–325
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 26m
£72–257
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
5h 23m
£64–245
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
6h 16m
£123–350
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
6h 51m
£79–237

Essen to London by train (Eurostar)

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5h 58mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoria 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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