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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Essen. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Essen?

The distance between Preston and Essen is 759 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 58m and costs €210 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Preston to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essen bus from?

Preston to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essen train from?

Preston to Essen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Essen?

The best way to get from Preston to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 58m and costs €210 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Essen bus arrive?

Preston to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 6:15 PM in Preston and 7:15 PM in Essen.

Where does the Preston to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Preston to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Essen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 3m
€90–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
18h 15m
€55–80
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Preston 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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 58m
€213–483
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 13m
€103–285
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
6h 29m
€70–234
Train
1. Take the train from Preston 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 13m
€248–478
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
20h 21m
€114–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
10h 47m
€151–253

Preston to Essen by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Essen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Essen central train station via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 18h 15m.

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