What is the cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Victoria to Essen?

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from London Victoria station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from London Victoria to Essen?

The distance between London Victoria and Essen is 679 km.

How do I travel from London Victoria to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from London Victoria to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Essen bus from?

London Victoria to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Essen train from?

London Victoria to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London Victoria to Essen?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 7h and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the London Victoria to Essen bus arrive?

London Victoria to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

What is the time difference between London Victoria and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of London Victoria. It is currently 7:27 AM in London Victoria and 8:27 AM in Essen.

Where does the London Victoria to Essen train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria to Essen?

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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London Victoria to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from London Victoria to Essen 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h
€117–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
13h 25m
€47–66
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
13h 22m
€63–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Victoria to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 7m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 52m
€75–253
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
7h 37m
€127–372
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Victoria to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 20m
€110–166
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€94–347
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 50m
€71–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 46m
€65–258
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 28m
€135–412
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 1m
€87–268

London Victoria to Essen by foot, subway, and train

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7hAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.1 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from London Victoria to Essen Hbf via Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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