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Trip Overview

The average bus between United Kingdom and Essen takes 12h 36m and the fastest bus takes 12h 31m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from United Kingdom to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 36m
Duration
635 km
Distance
€67
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

United Kingdom to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between United Kingdom and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from United Kingdom is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFlixBus12h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFlixBus12h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusFlixBus12h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFlixBus12h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from United Kingdom to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 635.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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