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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen Hbf to Birmingham

Composite routes from Essen Hbf to Birmingham

Cheapest
8 h 5 min
Car
772 km.
from $42
Fastest
1 h 26 min
Plane
Other
8 h 6 min
618 km.
from $407.74
17 h 17 min
620 km.
from $156.83
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $233.59
6 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
620 km.
from $269.02
8 h 17 min
620 km.
from $322

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$52.16

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
bilety@sindbad.pl
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON,
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$1,145.03

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.34–$178.12
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$152.67

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$165.39

European Sleeper

Email:
info@europeansleeper.eu
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham is to bus and night bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Birmingham is 648 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Birmingham bus from?

Essen Hbf to Birmingham bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Birmingham train from?

Essen Hbf to Birmingham train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $489.13 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Birmingham bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Birmingham bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h behind Essen Hbf. It is currently 08:40 in Essen Hbf and 07:40 in Birmingham.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Birmingham train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Birmingham train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Birmingham?

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