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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Nottingham and Essen Hbf is 876 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 23m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

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

Nottingham to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

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

Nottingham to Essen Hbf train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 23m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Nottingham to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Nottingham to Essen Hbf train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

Book your Nottingham to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2583+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Nottingham to Essen Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 43 / ...
8h 23m
€135–557
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 40m
€51–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbfcar
8h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 26m
€89–313
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
8h 37m
€135–512
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 450 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 50m
€68–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essen Hbfcar
9h 10m
€153–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 8m
€95–338
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 41m
€98–397
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
7h 38m
€84–315

Nottingham to Essen Hbf by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 875.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station in around 17h 40m.

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