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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 55m.

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 18m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 18m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €250 - €550 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Essen bus arrive?

Manchester to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 12:17 AM in Manchester and 1:17 AM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Essen?

Book your Manchester to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 18m
€92–214
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
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 34m
€61–289
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 10 / ...
8h 35m
€253–542
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
14h 3m
€124–361
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
€272–340
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 48m
€126–294
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain
6h 49m
€86–321
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 4m
€293–507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
17h 55m
€69–119
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
€146–256

Manchester to Essen by train and foot

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8h 35mAverage Duration

€253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and British Airways fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. 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 35m.

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