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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €210 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Essen?

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

How far is it from Swindon to Essen?

The distance between Swindon and Essen is 801 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Essen without a car is to train via London which takes 8h and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Swindon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Essen bus from?

Swindon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Essen train from?

Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Essen?

The best way to get from Swindon to Essen is to train via London which takes 8h and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Swindon to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swindon and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 11:48 AM in Swindon and 12:48 PM in Essen.

Where does the Swindon to Essen train arrive?

Swindon to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2276+ hotels available in Essen.

Swindon to Essen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Swindon to Essen 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
8h
€161–637
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationN1328
17h 10m
€67–204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
7h 8m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 16m
€116–446
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
8h 27m
€161–638
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station023
10h 21m
€124–453
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
8h 17m
€140–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h
€125–498
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 32m
€139–506
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 52m
€106–427
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 23m
€124–451
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 29m
€183–548
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 53m
€173–579

Swindon to Essen by train and subway

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Distance: 800.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Essen central train station via London Victoria and Duisburg central train station in around 17h 10m.

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