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 £35 - £65 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 12m and costs £70 - £270.

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 59m.

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 59m and costs £100 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 59m and costs £100 - £380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £270 and takes 4h 12m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 25m.

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 9:42 PM in Essen and 8:42 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?

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

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

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Essen to London - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to London 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 59m
£107–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
13h 25m
£39–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
10h 24m
£60–156
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
6h 7m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
4h 12m
£74–262
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 Londoncar
7h 10m
£103–146
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
4h 48m
£91–318
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 28m
£62–272
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
5h 18m
£69–230
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
6h 25m
£114–368
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
6h 18m
£119–382

Essen to London by train (Eurostar)

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5h 59mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hourly.

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