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 €60 - €120 and takes 15h 50m.

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 13m and costs €120 - €350.

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 Fleming Way and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

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 1m.

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 which takes 8h 1m and costs €250 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 which takes 8h 1m and costs €250 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Swindon to Essen bus arrive?

Swindon to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 4:42 PM in Swindon and 5:42 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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Swindon to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
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 1m
€258–453
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
15h 50m
€63–118
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 11m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 13m
€129–346
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
10h 1m
€133–315
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 25m
€112–200
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 25m
€130–301
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 39m
€154–326
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€135–315
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 19m
€111–348
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 50m
€102–349

Swindon to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 800.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h 50m.

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