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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Essen Hbf is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange 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 18h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf?

The distance between Manchester and Essen Hbf is 709 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 57m and costs €150 - €700.

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

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Essen Hbf bus from?

Manchester to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Manchester to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €150 - €700 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 18h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Essen Hbf 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)MAN - DUS
4h 13m
€78–264
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station081
17h 27m
€55–110
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
8h 57m
€157–702
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbf
9h 33m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
5h 45m
€105–407
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
5h 37m
€62–221
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
9h 10m
€167–652
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
18h 34m
€79–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbf
10h 40m
€170–243

Manchester to Essen Hbf by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.2 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and three 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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