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 €60 - €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 16m and costs €90 - €210.

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 and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 which takes 9h 8m and costs €280 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 16m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €490 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €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 9:35 AM in Manchester and 10:35 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?

Book your Manchester to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 2565+ hotels available in Essen.

Manchester to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 16m
€92–209
Bus
cheapest
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
€62–112
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 8m
€280–484
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
€270–338
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 46m
€125–284
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 26m
€62–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
19h 50m
€106–228
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
€145–256

Manchester to Essen by train and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Essen.

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Distance: 709.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 8m.

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