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 - €100 and takes 17h.

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 19m and costs €110 - €430.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 3m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 16h 28m.

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 8:21 AM in Swindon and 9:21 AM 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: 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 Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

There are 12 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 3m
€174–538
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h
€66–97
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
16h 28m
€82–180
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 19m
€119–427
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
€131–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 1m
€138–511
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 29m
€120–383
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 50m
€114–430
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 31m
€104–353
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 51m
€94–418
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€184–555

Swindon to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 16h 28m.

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