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

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

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

The fastest way to get from London to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Essen station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Essen central train station via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from London to Essen?

The distance between London and Essen is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 40m and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from London to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Essen bus from?

London to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Essen?

The best way to get from London to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 40m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the London to Essen bus arrive?

London to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

What is the time difference between London and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:16 AM in London and 4:16 AM in Essen.

Where does the London to Essen train arrive?

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

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

Book your London to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

London to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 / ...
5h 40m
€110–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
13h 25m
€47–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
10h 20m
€77–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
6h 5m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 14m
€82–280
Train (Eurostar)
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 Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 54m
€120–384
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
7h 13m
€117–167
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 34m
€99–347
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 36m
€66–278
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h
€73–256
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 11m
€139–428

London to Essen by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 673.2 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours.

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