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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Essen is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Essen?

The distance between Manchester and Essen is 709 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 57m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Manchester to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Essen bus from?

Manchester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Essen train from?

Manchester to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Essen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €150 - €650 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Essen bus arrive?

Manchester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:01 PM in Manchester and 5:01 PM in Essen.

Where does the Manchester to Essen train arrive?

Manchester to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Manchester to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 13m
€78–264
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
17h 27m
€56–116
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 57m
€151–638
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 37m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 45m
€90–365
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 43m
€65–241
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 10m
€161–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
19h 25m
€70–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
10h 45m
€170–244

Manchester to Essen by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.2 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 57m.

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