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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bus Station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Preston. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Preston?

The distance between Essen and Preston is 630 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Preston without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £210 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Essen to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Preston?

The best way to get from Essen to Preston is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £210 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Preston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 1:20 AM in Essen and 12:20 AM in Preston.

Where does the Essen to Preston train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Essen to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Preston by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

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 Prestontrain
8h 38m
£214–410
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 Bus Stationbus
18h 5m
£48–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
9h 32m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 26m
£83–197
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 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
19h 41m
£101–216
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 Prestoncar
10h 38m
£134–217
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 58m
£61–203
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 Prestontrain
7h 7m
£90–253
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 33m
£76–268

Essen to Preston by train and foot

12Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.6 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bus Station via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Newhall St in around 18h 5m.

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