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 via Dortmund which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 35m.

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 38m and costs €85 - €280.

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 12h 35m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 2m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 12h 27m.

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 7:05 AM in London Victoria and 8:05 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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Where can I stay near Essen?

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London Victoria to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 11 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-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 2m
€117–503
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
12h 27m
€69–219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Victoria to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
6h 5m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
4h 49m
€75–276
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
7h 42m
€137–452
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
12h 35m
€72–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Victoria to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
7h 14m
€117–167
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 26m
€99–324
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4h 38m
€85–277
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 41m
€76–251
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
6h 49m
€131–403

London Victoria to Essen by foot, subway, and train

56Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–170 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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