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

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

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 22m and costs €90 - €210.

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

How far is it from Manchester to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Manchester and Essen Hbf is 710 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 which takes 9h 9m and costs €260 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 Manchester, 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 22m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €460 and takes 9h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:53 PM in Manchester and 10:53 PM in Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Essen Hbf by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 22m
€92–206
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 25m
€56–294
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 9m
€261–453
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
€69–118
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbfcar
9h 36m
€271–338
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 49m
€120–295
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 54m
€115–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbfcar
10h 44m
€158–270

Manchester to Essen Hbf by train and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

€261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Essen Hbf, 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 9m.

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