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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Swindon is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Swindon is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Fleming Way via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Swindon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Swindon?

The distance between Essen and Swindon is 501 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £120 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Essen to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Swindon bus from?

Essen to Swindon bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Swindon?

The best way to get from Essen to Swindon is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £120 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Swindon bus arrive?

Essen to Swindon bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Swindon?

Swindon is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 4:57 PM in Essen and 3:57 PM in Swindon.

Where does the Essen to Swindon train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Swindon 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 Paddington to Swindontrain
7h 11m
£126–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
16h 46m
£59–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swindoncar
7h 12m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 18m
£98–330
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
17h 23m
£74–149
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 Swindoncar
8h 21m
£112–175
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 55m
£115–386
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 Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 22m
£83–317
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 45m
£100–323
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 Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 57m
£95–447

Essen to Swindon by train and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.8 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Swindon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Fleming Way via Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg central train station, and London Victoria in around 16h 46m.

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