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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €75 - €160 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 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.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Essen. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Essen Hbf via York, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Essen?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Essen is 1056 km.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Essen without a car is to train via York which takes 9h 58m and costs €260 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Middlesbrough to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Essen bus from?

Middlesbrough to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Essen train from?

Middlesbrough to Essen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train, bus or fly from Middlesbrough to Essen?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Essen is to train via York which takes 9h 58m and costs €260 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 19h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €600 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Middlesbrough and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Middlesbrough. It is currently 11:03 AM in Middlesbrough and 12:03 PM in Essen.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Essen train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Essen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

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

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Middlesbrough to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 58m
€267–470
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
19h
€78–160
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
16h 24m
€133–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
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
10h 12m
€281–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
19h 33m
€94–206
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
6h 4m
€111–232
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
7h 44m
€93–580
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 56m
€127–281
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 22m
€107–291

Middlesbrough to Essen by train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

€267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.4 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Essen Hbf via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Essen central train station via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 19h.

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