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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to Essen

Composite routes from London to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 52 min
Car
395 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$240.50

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$443.02

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$329.10

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$405.05
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Dover to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$30.38
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$53.16
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Tilburg
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$25.32
Train from Tilburg to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$27.85

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$113.92

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Essen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.08–$8.86

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Essen is to bus which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Essen is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $48.91 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Essen Bibliotheek via Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2 and Kapellen Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Essen via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from London to Essen?

The distance between London and Essen is 446 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $48.91 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from London to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Essen bus from?

London to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Essen train from?

London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Essen?

The best way to get from London to Essen is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $48.91 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the London to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Essen train arrive?

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

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

Book your London to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 228+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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