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 13m and costs £70 - £210.

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 £160 - £290.

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 £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Hbf, which costs and takes 13h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 4h 13m.

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 8:48 AM in Essen and 7:48 AM 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?

There are 20943+ hotels available in London.

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), 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-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 58m
£165–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
13h 25m
£31–57
Bus via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Mercatorstrasse to London Victoria Coach Stationbus FlixBus
13h 23m
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 13m
£72–202
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 15m
£78–124
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 52m
£89–258
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
£55–207
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 21m
£57–198
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
5h 35m
£59–208
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 Alexandertrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
6h 29m
£105–331

Essen to London by train (Eurostar)

14Weekly Trains

5h 58mAverage Duration

£165Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

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, Tilausliikenne Himanen operates a bus from Duisburg Mercatorstrasse to London Victoria Coach Station 3 times a week, and the journey takes 12h 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.