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 €50 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

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 10m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the London to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:17 PM in London and 5:17 PM 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Essen.

London to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train (Eurostar)
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 Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 54m
€216–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
12h 15m
€50–85
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
€216–260
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 10m
€90–296
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
9h 2m
€96–221
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
€92–182
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 33m
€94–225
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
5h 43m
€72–263
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 35m
€103–272
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
5h 29m
€68–226
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 7m
€137–379
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€75–267

London to Essen by train (Eurostar)

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5h 54mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.9 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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