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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essen is to train and bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 19h 33m.

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 15m and costs €80 - €280.

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 London Victoria and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

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 and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

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 which takes 9h 6m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 which takes 9h 6m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:08 PM in Preston and 4:08 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?

Book your Preston to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Preston to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2541+ hotels available in Essen.

Preston to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
5h 15m
€84–274
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station
19h 33m
€55–127
Train
1. Take the train from Preston 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 6m
€176–729
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
9h 31m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 17m
€98–351
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 11m
€68–264
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 34m
€91–345
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Preston 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 Hbf10 / ...
9h 29m
€188–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
21h 10m
€75–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
10h 38m
€180–257

Preston to Essen by train and foot

12Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station in around 21h 10m.

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