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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Manchester?

The distance between Essen and Manchester is 443 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Essen to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Manchester?

The best way to get from Essen to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £550 and takes 8h 34m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Essen to Manchester bus arrive?

Essen to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 7:49 AM in Essen and 6:49 AM in Manchester.

Where does the Essen to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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Essen to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Manchester by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
4h 26m
£65–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
16h 3m
£43–64
Train
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 34m
£137–539
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
9h 41m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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
4h 59m
£52–189
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 International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 37m
£78–267
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
6h 36m
£73–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 34m
£137–539
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
18h 10m
£68–122
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 Manchestercar
10h 47m
£138–216

Essen to Manchester by train and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and five other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 34m.

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